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{{Short description|Irish peer and politician (1713–1766)}}
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| office = [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Longford Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)|Longford Borough]]
| term_start = 1745
| term_end = 1757
| predecessor = [[Michael Cuffe]]<br />[[Richard Edgeworth]]
| alongside = [[Richard Edgeworth]]
| successor = [[Roger Hall (politician)|Roger Hall]]<br />[[Richard Edgeworth]]
| birth_date = May 1713
| birth_place = [[County Westmeath]], [[Ireland]]
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| relations = [[Thomas Pakenham (Augher MP)|Sir Thomas Pakenham]] (grandfather)
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'''Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford''' (May 1713 – 30 April 1766) was an [[Ireland|Irish]] peer and politician.
'''Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford''' (May 1713 – 30 April 1766) was an [[Ireland|Irish]] peer and politician.


==Early life==
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He was born in 1713 at Pakenham Hall, [[County Westmeath]], [[Ireland]], son of Edward Pakenham and Margaret Bradestan; he was the grandson of [[Thomas Pakenham (Irish politician)|Sir Thomas Pakenham]] (1649-1703), the [[Serjeant-at-law (Ireland)|Prime Serjeant]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford | publisher=Thepeerage.com | date= | url=http://www.thepeerage.com/p14808.htm | accessdate =2009-02-05 }}</ref> Between 1745 and 1757, Pakenham represented [[Longford Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)|Longford Borough]] in the [[Irish House of Commons]].
He was born in May 1713 at [[Pakenham Hall Castle|Pakenham Hall]], [[County Westmeath]], [[Ireland]], eldest son of Edward Pakenham and Margaret Bradestan.<ref name="Lodge1754"/>


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His maternal grandfather was John Bradestan and his paternal grandfather was [[Thomas Pakenham (Augher MP)|Sir Thomas Pakenham]], the [[Serjeant-at-law (Ireland)|Prime Serjeant]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford | publisher=Thepeerage.com | date= | url=http://www.thepeerage.com/p14808.htm | accessdate =2009-02-05 }}</ref>
He married Elizabeth Cuffe, 1st Countess of Longford, in 1739 and in 1756 was created the 1st Baron Longford because his wife was the grand-niece and heiress of Ambrose Aungier, 2nd [[Earl of Longford]] who had died without issue. Pakenham died 30 April 1766 at the age of 52. Upon his death their son, [[Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford|Edward]], became the 2nd Baron Longford. His third son was Admiral [[Thomas Pakenham (Royal Navy officer)|Sir Thomas Pakenham]].

After his father's death, his mother remarried Reverend Ossory Medlicott, vicar of [[Ticehurst]], [[Sussex]].

==Career==
Between 1745 and 1757, Pakenham represented [[Longford Borough (Parliament of Ireland constituency)|Longford Borough]] in the [[Irish House of Commons]].

On 22 February 1605, grants of Market and Fair for Longford were given to Lord Baron Delvin by the King. Licence to hold a Thursday market and fair on the 1st of August, and two days at Longford, with the usual courts and fees.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/cu31924028071029/page/n59 <!-- quote=market fair longford delvin. --> Grant of Market and Fair of County Longford - History of County Longford Pg. 56]</ref><ref name="Lodge1754">{{cite book |last1=Lodge |first1=John |title=The Peerage of Ireland, Or, A Genealogical History of the Present Nobility of that Kingdom: With Their Paternal Coats of Arms, Engraven on Copper : Collected from the Publick Records; Authentic Manuscripts; Approved Historians; Well-attested Pedigrees; and Personal Information |date=1754 |publisher=William Johnston, bookseller, in St. Paul's Church-Yard |page=138 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=z2s9AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA138 |accessdate=30 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

In 1552, King [[Edward VI of England|Edward VI]] granted lands of Annalye (County Longford) to Baron Delvin including the Holy Island and lands of the O'Ferralls.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/cu31924084250640/page/n459 <!-- pg=372 quote=delvin. --> King Edward VI grants of Annaly to Baron Delvin 1552]</ref>

In 1556–57, Philip and Mary made grants to Lord Baron Delvin of the northern County Longford region before the county became County Longford.<ref>Grant to Baron Delvin [https://archive.org/details/cu31924084250640/page/n459 <!-- pg=372 quote=delvin. --> Grant of Granard region to Baron Delvin]</ref>

King [[James VI and I|James I]] also granted to Lord Baron Delvin the Island and monastery of Inchemore in what is now County Longford, otherwise Inismore, in the Annalie.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/cu31924028071029 <!-- quote=1620 "James I" inchemore granted. --> Grant of Inchemore Island to Baron Delvin by King James]</ref>

King James did grant Lord Baron Delvin about 1/2 of the County Longford in a massive grant of lands and castles including Castles Newton, Lisnovoa, and Monilagan. The grant was mostly surrendered in 1607 for compensation of 100 pounds per year and other lands.<ref name="Longman1874">{{cite book |last1=Office |first1=Great Britain Public Record |title=Calendar of the State Papers, Relating to Ireland, of the Reign of James I. ...: Preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, and Elsewhere |date=1874 |publisher=Longman & Company |page=159 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UisXAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA159 |accessdate=30 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 1739, Pakenham was married to [[Elizabeth Pakenham, 1st Countess of Longford|Elizabeth Cuffe]] (1719–1794), the only daughter and sole heiress of [[Michael Cuffe]], MP. Elizabeth later became ''[[suo jure]]'' 1st [[Countess of Longford]], and in 1756 Pakenham was created the 1st Baron Longford because his wife was the grand-niece and heiress of [[Earl of Longford|Ambrose Aungier, 2nd Earl of Longford]], who had died without issue.<ref name="EarlLongford">{{cite web |title=Longford, Earl of (I, 1785) |url=http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/longford1785.htm#LONGFORD_1756_2 |website=www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk |publisher=Heraldic Media Limited |accessdate=30 April 2020}}</ref> Together, they had seven children, four sons and three daughters:<ref name="Lodge1754"/>

* [[Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford|Edward Michael Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford]] (1743–1792), who married Hon. Catherine Rowley, second daughter of [[Hercules Langford Rowley]] MP and [[Elizabeth Rowley, 1st Viscountess Langford]].<ref name="EarlLongford"/>
* Lady Frances Pakenham (1744–1776), who married [[John Ormsby Vandeleur (MP for Granard)|John Ormsby Vandeleur]] of [[Maddenstown]].<ref name="EarlLongford"/>
* Lady Helena Pakenham (1745–1777), who married William Sherlock (1745-1788) of Sherlockstown, County Kildare.<ref name="EarlLongford"/>
* Capt. Hon. [[Robert Pakenham]] (d. 1775), MP for [[County Longford (Parliament of Ireland constituency)|County Longford]] from 1768 to 1775.<ref name="EarlLongford"/>
* Lady Mary Pakenham (1749–1775), who married [[Thomas Fortescue (1744–1799)|Thomas Fortescue]], MP for [[Trim (Parliament of Ireland constituency)|Trim]].<ref name="EarlLongford"/>
* Hon. William Pakenham (1756–1769), who died unmarried.<ref name="EarlLongford"/>
* Adm. Hon. [[Thomas Pakenham (Royal Navy officer)|Sir Thomas Pakenham]] (1757–1836), who married Louisa Anne Staples (d. 1833), eldest daughter of [[John Staples]], MP, and granddaughter of [[William James Conolly]].<ref name="EarlLongford"/>

Pakenham died on 30 April 1766 at the age of 52. Upon his death, their son, [[Edward Pakenham, 2nd Baron Longford|Edward]], became the 2nd Baron Longford. The first baron's fourth son was Admiral [[Thomas Pakenham (Royal Navy officer)|Sir Thomas Pakenham]].<ref>{{Cite book|work=The Annual biography and obituary|title=The Honourable Thomas Pakenham, G.D.B.|page=236|date=1837}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 10:44, 9 August 2023

The Right Honourable
The Lord Longford
Member of Parliament for Longford Borough
In office
1745–1757
Serving with Richard Edgeworth
Preceded byMichael Cuffe
Richard Edgeworth
Succeeded byRoger Hall
Richard Edgeworth
Personal details
BornMay 1713
County Westmeath, Ireland
Died30 April 1766(1766-04-30) (aged 52)
Spouse
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​
(m. 1739)​
RelationsSir Thomas Pakenham (grandfather)
Children7
Parent(s)Edward Pakenham
Margaret Bradestan Pakenham

Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford (May 1713 – 30 April 1766) was an Irish peer and politician.

Early life

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He was born in May 1713 at Pakenham Hall, County Westmeath, Ireland, eldest son of Edward Pakenham and Margaret Bradestan.[1]

His maternal grandfather was John Bradestan and his paternal grandfather was Sir Thomas Pakenham, the Prime Serjeant.[2]

After his father's death, his mother remarried Reverend Ossory Medlicott, vicar of Ticehurst, Sussex.

Career

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Between 1745 and 1757, Pakenham represented Longford Borough in the Irish House of Commons.

On 22 February 1605, grants of Market and Fair for Longford were given to Lord Baron Delvin by the King. Licence to hold a Thursday market and fair on the 1st of August, and two days at Longford, with the usual courts and fees.[3][1]

In 1552, King Edward VI granted lands of Annalye (County Longford) to Baron Delvin including the Holy Island and lands of the O'Ferralls.[4]

In 1556–57, Philip and Mary made grants to Lord Baron Delvin of the northern County Longford region before the county became County Longford.[5]

King James I also granted to Lord Baron Delvin the Island and monastery of Inchemore in what is now County Longford, otherwise Inismore, in the Annalie.[6]

King James did grant Lord Baron Delvin about 1/2 of the County Longford in a massive grant of lands and castles including Castles Newton, Lisnovoa, and Monilagan. The grant was mostly surrendered in 1607 for compensation of 100 pounds per year and other lands.[7]

Personal life

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In 1739, Pakenham was married to Elizabeth Cuffe (1719–1794), the only daughter and sole heiress of Michael Cuffe, MP. Elizabeth later became suo jure 1st Countess of Longford, and in 1756 Pakenham was created the 1st Baron Longford because his wife was the grand-niece and heiress of Ambrose Aungier, 2nd Earl of Longford, who had died without issue.[8] Together, they had seven children, four sons and three daughters:[1]

Pakenham died on 30 April 1766 at the age of 52. Upon his death, their son, Edward, became the 2nd Baron Longford. The first baron's fourth son was Admiral Sir Thomas Pakenham.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lodge, John (1754). The Peerage of Ireland, Or, A Genealogical History of the Present Nobility of that Kingdom: With Their Paternal Coats of Arms, Engraven on Copper : Collected from the Publick Records; Authentic Manuscripts; Approved Historians; Well-attested Pedigrees; and Personal Information. William Johnston, bookseller, in St. Paul's Church-Yard. p. 138. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Thomas Pakenham, 1st Baron Longford". Thepeerage.com. Retrieved 5 February 2009.
  3. ^ Grant of Market and Fair of County Longford - History of County Longford Pg. 56
  4. ^ King Edward VI grants of Annaly to Baron Delvin 1552
  5. ^ Grant to Baron Delvin Grant of Granard region to Baron Delvin
  6. ^ Grant of Inchemore Island to Baron Delvin by King James
  7. ^ Office, Great Britain Public Record (1874). Calendar of the State Papers, Relating to Ireland, of the Reign of James I. ...: Preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, and Elsewhere. Longman & Company. p. 159. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h "Longford, Earl of (I, 1785)". www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk. Heraldic Media Limited. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  9. ^ The Honourable Thomas Pakenham, G.D.B. 1837. p. 236. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Longford Borough
1745–1757
With: Richard Edgeworth 		Succeeded by
Peerage of Ireland
New creation Baron Longford
1756–1766 		Succeeded by
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