Sir Henry Fletcher, 1st Baronet, of Clea Hall
Commander Sir Henry Fletcher, 1st Baronet of Clea Hall (1727 – 29 March 1807)[1] was an MP for Cumberland in the Parliament of Great Britain between 1768 and 1800, and in the Parliament of the United Kingdom between 1801 and 1802.
Born Henry Fletcher in circa 1727 he was the son of John Fletcher and Isabella Senhouse.[1] In 1759 he gained the rank of Commander in the service of the Honourable East India Company and was a director of the Honourable East India Company between 1766 and 1784.[1]
He was created a Baronet of Clea Hall in 1782.[2][1]
He was married to Catherine Lintot and they had two children, Catherine and Henry, who succeeded as baronet.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 thePeerage.com
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 12290. p. 1. 23 April 1782.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Sir Henry Fletcher
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir James Lowther Henry Curwen |
Member of Parliament for Cumberland 1768–1801 With: Henry Curwen 1768-1774 Sir James Lowther 1774-1784 Sir William Lowther 1784-1790 Humphrey Senhouse 1790-1796 John Lowther 1796-1801 |
Succeeded by Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of Great Britain |
Member of Parliament for Cumberland 1801–1802 With: John Lowther |
Succeeded by John Lowther Viscount Morpeth |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| New creation | Baronet (of Clea Hall) 1782–1807 |
Succeeded by Henry Fletcher |