Thomas Lister (British politician, born 1658) facts for kids
Thomas Lister (born around 1658 – died February 8, 1718) was an English politician. He lived in Coleby, Lincolnshire. Thomas Lister was a member of the Tory Party and served in the English House of Commons and later the House of Commons of Great Britain. He was a Member of Parliament from 1705 to 1715.
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Early Life and Family
Thomas Lister was the oldest son of William Lister and Frances Franklyn. His mother, Frances, was the daughter of Sir John Franklyn, who was also a Member of Parliament.
Thomas went to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge when he was 16 years old in 1675. Later, in 1678, he studied law at Gray's Inn.
In 1683, Thomas Lister married Jane Hawtrey. Her father was John Hawtrey. In 1687, Thomas inherited Coleby Hall from his father. He made the hall even bigger.
Public Service and Political Career
Thomas Lister held several important roles. From 1695 to 1696, he was the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire. This was a high-ranking official position in the county.
From 1700 to 1705, he worked as a Commissioner. His job was to manage debts for the army, navy, and transport.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1705, Thomas Lister was elected as a Member of Parliament for Lincoln. He won this election on his own, showing he was well-known and respected.
When he first joined Parliament, he voted against the King's choice for Speaker. This showed he was independent.
Key Political Actions
In 1710, Thomas Lister opposed the effort to remove Dr. Sacheverell from his position. This was a big political event at the time.
He won re-election for Lincoln in 1710, even though it was a very close contest. In 1711, he was seen as a "worthy patriot." This meant he helped find problems with the previous government. He was also known as a "Tory patriot" because he did not want the war to continue.
Thomas Lister was also a member of the October Club. This was a group of Tory Members of Parliament. He was very popular in Lincoln. In the 1713 election, he received the most votes.
He did not run for election in 1715.
Later Life and Legacy
Thomas Lister passed away on February 8, 1718. He had one son who died before him, and six daughters.
After his death, his property was divided among his daughters. Coleby Hall went to his oldest daughter, Mary. Later, the hall passed to her nephew, Thomas Scrope.
