Biography of James Shuttleworth 1714-1773
Around 1707 [his father] Richard Shuttleworth (age 23) and [his mother] Emma Tempest (age 27) were married. They had five sons and three daughters
In 1714 James Shuttleworth was elected MP Preston which seat he held until 1754.
In 1714 James Shuttleworth was born to Richard Shuttleworth (age 30) and Emma Tempest (age 34).
In Oct 1725 [his mother] Emma Tempest (age 45) died.
On 25 May 1742 James Shuttleworth (age 28) and Mary Holden were married at All Saints Church, Aston-on-Trent [Map]. They had four sons and three daughters.
On 22 Dec 1749 [his father] Richard Shuttleworth (age 66) died. His son James Shuttleworth (age 35) inherited Gawthorpe Hall [Map]
In 1760 James Shuttleworth (age 46) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
In 1761 James Shuttleworth (age 47) was elected MP Lancashire whchi seat he held until 1768.
On 28 Jun 1773 James Shuttleworth (age 59) died. He was buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Forcett.
GrandFather: Richard Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall and Forcett
Father: Richard Shuttleworth
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Clerke
GrandMother: Katherine Clerke
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Tempest of Stanley
Great x 3 Grandfather: Rowland Tempest
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Tempest
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Tempest of Old Durham
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Tempest of Holmeside
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Tempest of Sommerton in Oxfordshire
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Tempest
GrandFather: Colonel William Tempest Old Durham
Mother: Emma Tempest