William Jessop (died 1734) facts for kids
William Jessop (born around 1665, died 1734) was an English lawyer and politician from Broom Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the English and British governments for 32 years, from 1702 to 1734. He also worked as a judge in areas like Anglesey and Chester.
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Early Life and Education
William Jessop was the fifth son of Francis Jessop and Barbara Eyre. His family lived at Broom Hall in Yorkshire.
He began studying law at Gray's Inn in 1683. He became a lawyer in 1690. In 1691, he took over Broom Hall after his father passed away. In 1697, he married Mary Darcy.
Political and Judicial Career
Jessop worked as a legal advisor for John Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, a very important person. The Duke helped Jessop try to become a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the government.
Jessop was first elected as an MP for Aldborough in 1702. He was elected again in 1705 and 1708 without anyone running against him. In 1707, he became a judge for the Anglesey area.
In 1709, he had a disagreement with William Levinz, who was against the Duke. Jessop was elected again for Aldborough in 1710.
After the Duke of Newcastle died in 1711, there was a disagreement about his will. Jessop supported the Duke's nephew, Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle. Jessop ran for Aldborough again in 1713 but lost.
Return to Parliament
In 1715, Jessop won his seat back in Aldborough. This happened after the dispute over the Duke's will was settled in favor of Pelham. Jessop usually supported the government's decisions.
Also in 1715, he became the chief judge for the Anglesey area. He also became a senior member of his law society. In 1717, he got an important government job as a Commissioner. He kept this job for the rest of his life.
In 1721, Jessop had lost money in a bad investment. He spoke strongly against the people responsible for it. He was re-elected for Aldborough in 1722 and 1727.
In 1729, he became a judge in Chester. He was re-elected in a special election that year. He stayed in this job until he died. Because he held a government job, he almost always voted with the government. He was elected for the last time in 1734.
Death and Family
William Jessop died on November 8, 1734. He had one son and four daughters. His son, James, passed away before him in 1733. Jessop's daughter, Barbara, married Andrew Wilkinson. Andrew Wilkinson then took Jessop's place in Parliament.
