Thomas Moulson facts for kids

Sir Thomas Moulson (born 1582, died 1638) was an important person in London during the 1600s. He was a successful businessman and a member of the Grocers' Company, which was a powerful group of merchants. Sir Thomas held several big jobs in the city, including being a Sheriff of London in 1624 and the Lord Mayor of London in 1634. He also worked in the government as a Member of Parliament for the City of London in 1628.

Early Life and Community Work

Sir Thomas Moulson came from a village called Hargrave in Cheshire, England. He cared a lot about his hometown. In 1627, he paid to build a special building in Hargrave. This building was both a chapel (a small church) and a school. Today, it is known as St Peter's Church, Hargrave. He also made sure there was money set aside to keep the chapel and school running for a long time. This shows he wanted to help his community and make sure children could get an education.

Family and Legacy

Sir Thomas Moulson was married to Lady Anne Moulson. Her maiden name was Radcliffe. She lived from 1576 to 1661. Lady Anne was also a notable person. Later, in 1894, a famous college in the United States, Radcliffe College, was named in her honor. This shows how important her family was. Sir Thomas and Lady Anne had a grandson named John Kendrick. He followed in his grandfather's footsteps and also became the Lord Mayor of London in 1634.