Thomas Oxborough facts for kids
Thomas Oxborough was an important English lawyer and politician who lived a long time ago. He was born in a place called Beckham Well. He served in the House of Commons, which is a bit like today's Parliament, many times between 1586 and 1614. He passed away on December 30, 1623.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Oxborough was the son of another man named Thomas Oxborough. He started his journey to become a lawyer in 1572. He joined a famous place called Lincoln's Inn in London. This was a special school where people learned to become lawyers. By 1581, he had finished his training and was ready to work as a lawyer. This was called being "called to the bar."
A Career in Law and Politics
Thomas Oxborough had a busy career. He worked as a lawyer and also helped run his local town.
Helping King's Lynn
From 1584 to 1597, Thomas was the town clerk of King's Lynn. This job meant he was in charge of the town's official records and paperwork. He helped the town run smoothly. Later, he became the recorder of King's Lynn starting in 1597. A recorder was a judge who helped with legal matters in the town.
Serving in Parliament
Thomas Oxborough was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for King's Lynn several times. An MP is a person elected to represent their town or area in the House of Commons. He was elected in:
- 1586
- 1597
- 1601
- 1604
- 1614
This shows that the people of King's Lynn trusted him to speak for them in the government.
Other Important Roles
Besides being a lawyer and an MP, Thomas Oxborough had other jobs:
- In 1594, he was a commissioner for sewers for Ely. This meant he helped manage the waterways and drainage systems in the area.
- Around 1596, he became a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Norfolk. A J.P. was a local official who helped keep law and order.
- From 1597, he also worked as a commissioner for sewers for Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
Family Life
Thomas Oxborough was married twice. His first wife was Thomasine Heward. Together, they had seven children: four sons and three daughters. After Thomasine passed away, he married Margaret Cartwright. She was a widow from King's Lynn.
Later Years
Thomas Oxborough passed away in 1623. He left behind lands in several places, including King's Lynn, Tilney, Middleton, Terrington St Johns, and Islington.
