William Carr (MP, died 1742) facts for kids
William Carr II (died 16 May 1742) was an English politician from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He was a member of the Whig political group. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, between 1722 and 1734.
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William Carr II: A British Politician
William Carr II was an important figure in British politics during the 1700s. He was known for his work as a merchant before he became a politician. His career included serving as a Member of Parliament and as the Mayor of Newcastle.
Early Life and Business
William Carr II was the son of Joseph Carr, who was also a merchant in Newcastle. William followed in his father's footsteps and became a merchant himself. A merchant is someone who buys and sells goods, often in large amounts.
In 1721, he joined the Merchant Adventurers company in Newcastle. The next year, in 1722, he also joined the Hostmen company. These were important groups for merchants in the city. In 1727, he was honored by being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for scientists and thinkers.
Journey into Politics
William Carr II began his political career as a Whig. The Whigs were one of the main political parties in Britain at the time. They generally supported a stronger Parliament and less power for the king.
He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the 1722 British general election. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the House of Commons. A general election is when people vote for their representatives.
Serving as Mayor
In 1724, William Carr II was elected to a very important local role: Mayor of Newcastle. The Mayor is the leader of a city or town. He served in this role again in 1737.
Elections and Challenges
After his first election, William Carr II faced some challenges in his political career. He lost the election in 1727. However, he was able to get his seat back in Parliament in 1729 after a special appeal. This is called being "returned on petition."
He ran for election again in 1734 but was not successful. He also lost the election in 1741.
Later Years and Legacy
William Carr II passed away on 16 May 1742. He is remembered as a merchant and politician who served his city and country during the 18th century.
