William Amcotts-Ingilby facts for kids
Sir William Amcotts-Ingilby, 2nd Baronet (born June 1783 – died 14 May 1854) was an important British politician. He held a special title called a Baronet, which is like a hereditary knight.
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Early Life and Family
William Amcotts-Ingilby was the son of Sir John Ingilby, 1st Baronet and his wife Elizabeth Amcotts. He inherited a special title from his mother's side of the family. In 1807, he became a Baronet after his maternal grandfather, Sir Wharton Amcotts, 1st Baronet, passed away.
Inheriting Estates
When his father died in 1815, William inherited more. He became the 2nd Baronet of the Ingilby family. This also meant he became the owner of two large estates: Ripley Castle in Yorkshire and Kettlethorpe Hall in Lincolnshire.
Changing His Name
In 1822, William decided to change his last name. He combined his mother's family name, Amcotts, with his father's, Ingilby. From then on, he was known as Amcotts-Ingilby.
A Career in Politics
William Amcotts-Ingilby was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the House of Commons. The House of Commons is a main part of the British government.
First Time in Parliament
He first became an MP in 1807. He represented the area of East Retford. He served in Parliament for five years, leaving in 1812.
High Sheriff of Yorkshire
In 1821, he took on another important role. He became the High Sheriff of Yorkshire. A High Sheriff was a very old and respected position. They were responsible for law and order in their county.
Return to Parliament
William returned to politics in 1823. He was elected as an MP for Lincolnshire. He kept this seat until 1832, when the way constituencies were set up changed. After that, he represented North Lincolnshire. He continued as an MP until 1835, when he lost the election.
Personal Life and Legacy
Sir William Amcotts-Ingilby was known for being quite an eccentric character. This means he had a unique and unusual personality.
Family Life
He was married two times during his life. However, he did not have any children of his own.
End of a Title
Sir William Amcotts-Ingilby passed away on 14 May 1854, in Westminster. Because he had no children, his special Baronet titles ended with him.
His Widow and Estates
His second wife, Mary Anne Clementson, lived for many years after him. She passed away in 1902, almost 50 years later. Sir William left his estates, like Ripley Castle, to his first cousin, Henry John Ingilby. His sister, Augusta Amcotts-Ingilby, was the mother of Weston Cracroft Amcotts.
