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James Shuttleworth

1714 – 1773

British politician

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About James Shuttleworth

Lived 1714 – 1773 (aged 58–59). James Shuttleworth was a politician.

James Shuttleworth (1714 – 28 June 1773) was an English Member of Parliament and High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

Early life

He was born the eldest surviving son of Emma Tempest (the daughter of William Tempest of Old Durham) and Richard Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, Lancashire and Forcett Hall, Yorkshire. He succeeded his father in 1769, inheriting both the Gawthorpe and Forcett estates and, like his father, chose to live at the latter.

Personal life On 25 May 1742, Shuttleworth married Mary Holden (1716–1791), the daughter and heiress of Robert Holden of Aston Hall, Derbyshire. Together, they were the parents of four sons and three daughters, including: Mary Shuttleworth (1750–1786), who married Sir Charles Turner, 1st Baronet, MP for York, in 1771. After his death in 1783, she married Sir Thomas Gascoigne, 8th Baronet, MP for Thirsk, in 1784.

He died in 1773 and was buried at Forcett Church. He was succeeded by his eldest son Robert.

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Important facts

Born
1714
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, High Sheriff of Yorkshire

People in James Shuttleworth's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Shuttleworth?

British politician (1718-1773)

When was James Shuttleworth born?

James Shuttleworth was born in 1714.

When did James Shuttleworth die?

James Shuttleworth died on 28 June 1773.

What was James Shuttleworth's occupation?

James Shuttleworth was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Shuttleworth

· Wikidata: Q6143149

· DBpedia: James Shuttleworth (politician)

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