Wilfrid Lawson (MP for Cockermouth) facts for kids
Wilfrid Lawson was an English politician who lived in the 1600s. He was born around 1636 and passed away sometime after 1679. Wilfrid came from Brayton Hall in Cumberland, a county in England. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he was chosen to represent people in the House of Commons. This was an important part of the English government, similar to a parliament today. He served there in 1659 and again in 1660.
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Wilfrid's Family Background
Wilfrid Lawson was the second son in his family. His father was Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1st Baronet, of Isell, a respected figure. Wilfrid's mother was Jane Musgrave. Her father was Sir Edward Musgrave, 1st Baronet from Hayton Castle.
His Time in Politics
Wilfrid Lawson had a short but important political career.
Serving as an MP
In 1659, Wilfrid was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for a place called Cockermouth. He served in a government group known as the Third Protectorate Parliament. The next year, in 1660, he was re-elected for Cockermouth. This time, he served in the Convention Parliament.
High Sheriff Role
Later, in 1678, Wilfrid was given another important job. He was appointed High Sheriff of Cumberland. A High Sheriff was a royal officer responsible for keeping peace and order in the county.
The Lawson Family Estate
Wilfrid's father gave him the estate of Brayton. This was a big property that became the home for Wilfrid's branch of the Lawson family. This line of the family later inherited a special title called a baronetcy in 1743. This happened after Sir Mordaunt Lawson, 5th Baronet of Isell passed away.
Wilfrid's Children
Wilfrid Lawson passed away before his own father did. He was married to a woman named Sarah. She was the daughter of William James from Washington, County Durham. Wilfrid and Sarah had two sons together. Their names were Gilfrid and Alfred.
