Standish Hartstonge (Kilkenny City MP) facts for kids
Standish Hartstonge (born 1656 – died 1704) was an important lawyer and politician in Ireland. He was born in England but moved to Ireland with his family. From 1695 until his death, he served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilkenny City. This meant he helped make laws in the Irish House of Commons, which was like a parliament for Ireland back then.
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Who Was Standish Hartstonge?
Standish Hartstonge was born in Norfolk, England. He was one of the younger sons of a famous judge, Sir Standish Hartstonge, 1st Baronet. His mother was Elizabeth Jermyn. In the late 1660s, when Standish was a child, his family moved to Ireland. They already owned land there.
Education and Early Career
Standish studied law at King's Inns in 1681. This was a place where people trained to become lawyers. His older brother, John Hartstonge, became a very important church leader. He was made the Church of Ireland bishop of Ossory in 1693.
Standish's Political Roles
Because his brother was so influential, Standish got important jobs. In 1694, he became the Recorder of Kilkenny. This was a judge who helped manage the city's legal matters. He also served as the Custos Rotulorum for County Tipperary. This role meant he was in charge of keeping the county's records and documents. He worked under the Duke of Ormond, who was a powerful leader at the time.
His Life and Death
Standish Hartstonge never married. He died on May 31, 1704. Even though his will said he wanted to be buried in Dublin, his brother buried him in St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny.
Family Matters and Inheritance
Standish Hartstonge left his land at Talbot's Inch, near Kilkenny, to his brother John. He decided not to leave it to his nephew, Sir Standish Hartstonge, 2nd Baronet. This was because his nephew had married someone named Anne Price when he was very young. This marriage caused a big family disagreement.
There was also a family lawsuit (a legal fight) over the will of Standish's father. The father's will had left money and property to Standish's uncle Gwynne instead of to the younger Standish. This added to the family problems.
