William Annesley, 3rd Earl Annesley facts for kids
William Richard Annesley, 3rd Earl Annesley (born July 16, 1772 – died August 25, 1838) was an important person in both Ireland and Great Britain. He was a noble, meaning he came from a powerful and old family. He also served as a Member of Parliament, which meant he helped make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Family
William Richard Annesley was the oldest son of Richard Annesley, 2nd Earl Annesley and Anne Lambert. His family was known as "Anglo-Irish," meaning they were British people who lived in Ireland.
He went to Trinity College, Dublin for his education. This was a very famous university in Ireland.
Marriages and Children
William Annesley was married two times. His first marriage was to Lady Isabella St. Lawrence on May 19, 1803. She was the daughter of William St. Lawrence, 2nd Earl of Howth.
With Lady Isabella, he had one daughter:
- Lady Mary Annesley (born around 1810 – died 1837)
Their marriage later ended legally in 1821.
He then married Priscilla Cecilia Moore on July 15, 1828. With Priscilla, he had six sons:
- William Richard Annesley, 4th Earl Annesley (1830–1874)
- Hugh Annesley, 5th Earl Annesley (1831–1908)
- The Hon. Robert John Annesley (1834–1854)
- The Hon. Arthur Annesley (1835–1881)
- The Hon. George Annesley (1837–1903)
- The Hon. William Octavius Beresford Annesley (1838–1875)
Public Service
Besides being a noble, William Annesley also held important public roles.
Member of Parliament
As a Member of Parliament (MP), he represented an area called County Down in the British Parliament. This meant he helped make decisions and laws for the country. MPs are elected officials who speak for the people in their area.
High Sheriff of Down
In 1822, he was the High Sheriff of Down. A High Sheriff was a very important local official. They were in charge of keeping peace and order in their county. They also helped with legal matters, like making sure court orders were followed.
