Theophilus Andrews facts for kids
Theophilus Andrews (born around 1623, died 1670) was an English lawyer and politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is an important part of the English government. He served there in 1659.
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Who Was Theophilus Andrews?
Theophilus Andrews was likely the son of Richard Andrews. Richard was the Mayor of Evesham in 1624. Theophilus trained to become a lawyer. He studied at places like Barnard's Inn and Gray's Inn. These were special schools for lawyers in London.
Becoming a Lawyer
Theophilus Andrews joined Gray's Inn on November 7, 1644. He worked hard and became a qualified lawyer on February 11, 1651. This meant he could argue cases in court.
Public Service and Politics
Andrews took on several important roles in his community. In 1656, he became a Commissioner for Assessment in Worcestershire. This meant he helped collect money for the government.
In 1659, he was an Alderman of Evesham. An Alderman was a senior member of the local town council. That same year, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Evesham. He served in a government group called the Third Protectorate Parliament.
Parliament and Later Life
Andrews was chosen again as an MP for Evesham in 1660. This was for a new government group called the Convention Parliament. However, he was removed from this position on July 12, 1660.
Even after leaving Parliament, he continued to serve his community. On July 10, 1660, he became a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Worcestershire. A J.P. helps keep law and order in a local area. He lived in a place called Offingham. Around 1661, he likely became the recorder of Evesham. This was another important legal role for the town.
Theophilus Andrews passed away in 1670. He was about 47 years old.
