William Handcock (Westmeath politician)
William Handcock (c. 1631 – c. 1 July 1707)[1] was an Irish politician.
Originally from Lancashire, Handcock entered the Irish House of Commons in 1661, holding his seat for Westmeath until 1666.[1] He was then appointed to the Council of Connaught and in 1680, he received a grant to erect a manor in Twyford, Westmeath.[2] Handcock represented Athlone from 1692 until 1699 and sat in the following parliament again for Westmeath from 1703 until his death in 1707.[1]
On 25 July 1652, he married Abigail Stanley, daughter of Sir Thomas Stanley and sister of Thomas Stanley.[3] His sons William and Thomas sat also in the Parliament of Ireland.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament 1692–1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. p. 94. ISBN 1-903688-60-4.
- ↑ Burke, John (1832). A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire. vol. I (4th ed.). London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley. p. 216.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Debrett, John (1828). Debrett's Peerage of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. vol. II (17th ed.). London: G. Woodfall. p. 805.
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patriot Parliament |
Member of Parliament for Athlone 1692–1699 With: Arthur St George |
Succeeded by William Jones William Handcock |
| Preceded by George Peyton Robert Rochfort |
Member of Parliament for Westmeath 1703–1707 With: Robert Rochfort |
Succeeded by George Rochfort Robert Rochfort |