Thomas Lewis (died 1736) facts for kids
Thomas Lewis (born around 1679 – died November 22, 1736) was an important person in British politics. He lived in Soberton, Hampshire. Thomas Lewis was a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years, from 1708 to 1736. He started as a Tory and later became a Whig. These were the main political groups in Britain at that time.
About Thomas Lewis
Thomas Lewis was the oldest son of Richard Lewis, who was also a Member of Parliament. His mother was Mary James. Thomas went to Salisbury School. When his father passed away in 1706, Thomas inherited his family's lands. These included estates in Corsham, Wiltshire, and The Van in Glamorgan.
He first married Anna Maria Curll. She was the daughter of Sir Walter Curll. Anna Maria passed away in 1709. In 1710, Thomas married Elizabeth Turnour. They had one daughter together. Thomas lived in Soberton, a property he received through his first marriage.
His Time in Parliament
Thomas Lewis first became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Whitchurch on May 5, 1708. However, he lost his seat later that year, on December 21, 1708, after a complaint was made.
In the 1710 election, he was elected as an MP for Winchester. Then, in the 1713 election, he became the MP for Hampshire.
For the 1715 election, Thomas Lewis was elected as a Tory MP for Southampton. He was elected again for Southampton in 1722. In 1726, he changed his political support to Walpole's government. This meant he started supporting the Whig party.
He then became the MP for Salisbury in the 1727 election. Finally, he was elected as the MP for Portsmouth in the 1734 election.
Thomas Lewis passed away on November 22, 1736. He left his properties to his only grandchild, Other Windsor. His tomb in Soberton was made by a famous sculptor named Peter Scheemakers.
