Sir William Boulton, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir William Whytehead Boulton (born January 10, 1873 – died January 9, 1949) was an important British soldier and politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party, which is one of the main political groups in the United Kingdom. He also held the special title of a baronet, which is a hereditary honor given by the British Crown.

Early Life and Education

William Whytehead Boulton was the son of William Whytehead Boulton and Mary Hudleston Gibson. He received his education at home, rather than going to a public school.

Military Service

Sir William Boulton had a career in the military. He started as a lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards, which is a famous part of the British Army. Later, he became a major in the 7th Volunteer Battalion, Essex Regiment. A lieutenant is a junior officer, while a major is a more senior officer who leads a larger group of soldiers.

Political Career

Sir William Boulton became a politician and served in the House of Commons, which is where laws are made in the UK. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Central from 1931 to 1945.

During his time as an MP, he held several important roles:

• In 1940, he became a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury. This role involved helping to manage the government's money. He held this job for two years.
• After that, he became a Government Whip and Vice-Chamberlain of the Household until 1944. A "whip" is like a team leader in politics, making sure that members of their party vote together on important issues. The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household is a ceremonial role in the Royal Household, but it also involves political duties.

On June 30, 1944, he was given the title of a baronet, which meant he became "Sir William Whytehead Boulton, 1st Baronet, of Braxted Park". This is a special honor that can be passed down in a family. He also served as a Deputy Lieutenant for Essex, which is a local representative of the monarch.

Family Life

On April 23, 1903, Sir William Boulton married Rosalind Mary Milburn. Her father was also a baronet, Sir John Milburn. Sir William and Rosalind had four sons together. Sir William Boulton passed away in 1949, just before his 76th birthday. His eldest son, Edward, inherited his baronetcy, and later his third son, William, also held the title.