Sir William Geary, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir William Richard Powlett Geary, 3rd Baronet (born November 13, 1810 – died December 19, 1877) was an English politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. Sir William served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1835 to 1838. He inherited his title, Baronet, from his father.
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Who Was Sir William Geary?
Sir William Richard Powlett Geary was the third person in his family to hold the title of Baronet. A Baronet is a special hereditary title, like a knight, but it can be passed down through the family. He was the oldest son of Sir William Geary, 2nd Baronet. When his father passed away in 1825, William became the 3rd Baronet.
His Political Journey
Sir William Geary was interested in politics from a young age. He wanted to represent his local area in the British Parliament.
First Election Attempt
In 1832, Sir William first tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP). He ran in the Western division of Kent, which was a new area for elections at the time. However, he did not win this election.
Winning a Seat in Parliament
Sir William didn't give up! He tried again in the 1835 general election. This time, he was successful and won the seat for Western Kent. This meant he became a Member of Parliament and could help make laws for the country.
Re-election and Resignation
He was re-elected in 1837, continuing his work in the House of Commons. However, he decided to leave his position in 1838. To do this, he took a special step called the Stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds. This is a traditional way for a Member of Parliament to resign from their seat.
Later Life
Sir William Richard Powlett Geary was married to Louisa Charlotte Bruce. After his death in 1877, he was buried at St Peter and St Paul Church in Tonbridge. Since he did not have a son to inherit his title, the Baronetcy passed to his brother, Francis.
