William Fellowes (barrister) facts for kids
William Fellowes (1660–1724) was an English lawyer. He held an important legal position called a Master in Chancery starting in 1707. He also became a member of the Royal Society in 1704, which is a famous group for scientists.
Quick facts for kids
William Fellowes
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Engraved portrait of William Fellowes from 1723
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| Born | 1660 |
| Died | 1724 |
| Occupation | barrister |
| Children | Coulson Fellowes, William Fellowes of Shotesham Park |
Early Life and Education
William Fellowes was born on October 4, 1660, in London. His father was also named William Fellowes. His mother was Susanna Coulson. Her brother, Thomas Coulson, was a Member of Parliament.
William went to Enfield Grammar School. Later, in 1677, he started studying at Trinity College, Cambridge. He began his legal training at Lincoln's Inn in 1678. By 1686, he officially became a lawyer.
Property and Wealth
William Fellowes became quite wealthy during his life. In 1718, he used money left to him by his father-in-law to buy a large estate. This estate was called Eggesford in Devon. He then rebuilt the main house there, Eggesford House.
In the early 1720s, William bought another property. This was Shotesham Park in Norfolk. He bought it for his third son, William. By the end of his life, he owned a lot of money in the East India Company. This company was very important for trade at the time.
Death and Legacy
William Fellowes passed away on January 19, 1724. He was buried at Eggesford, the estate he had bought. His oldest son, Coulson, inherited most of his property.
Eggesford House, which William had rebuilt, was later taken down around 1832. Newton Fellowes, a relative, built a new house in its place.
Family Life
In 1695, William Fellowes married Mary Martin. Mary was the daughter of Joseph Martyn, a merchant from London. William and Mary had six children together: four sons and two daughters.
- Coulson Fellowes (1696–1769) became a Member of Parliament.
- Dorothea (1697–1747).
- Martin Fellowes (1702–1732).
- Mary (born 1704 – died 1762) married Robert Eyre, who also became a Member of Parliament.
- William Fellowes of Shotesham Park (1706–1775). His son, Robert Fellowes, also became a Member of Parliament.
- John Fellowes (1712–1714).
Joseph Martyn, William's father-in-law, was a sugar merchant. He worked as an agent for planters in the Leeward Islands.
Images for kids
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Memorial to William Fellowes in Eggesford Church
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Joseph Martyn (1643–1718), William Fellowes' father-in-law
