BRADSHAIGH, Roger I (1628-84), of Haigh Hall, nr. Wigan, Lancs.

Family and Education

b. 14 Jan. 1628, 3rd but 1st surv. s. of James Bradshaigh of Haigh by Anne, da. of Sir William Norris of Speke. m. 1647, Elizabeth, da. of William Pennington of Muncaster, Cumb., 4s. (3 d.v.p.) 3da. suc. gdfa. 1641; Kntd. 18 June 1660; cr. Bt. 17 Nov. 1679.

Offices Held

Commr. for militia, Lancs. Mar. 1660, j.p. July 1660 – d., capt. of militia horse Aug. 1660 – ?78, dep. lt. c. Aug. 1660, 1662 – 76, bef. 1680-d,, commr. for assessment Aug. 1660–80; mayor, Wigan 1661 – 62, 1680 – 81; freeman, Liverpool and Preston 1662; commr. for corporations, Lancs. 1662 – 63, loyal and indigent officers 1662, recusants 1675, sheriff 1678–9.Lancs. RO, QSC 62–84; SP29/61/157; Croston, Lancs. iv. 236; J. A. Picton, Liverpool Mun. Recs. 240; Preston Guild Rolls (Lancs. and Cheshire Rec. Soc. ix), 140, 181.

Parlimentarian

BRADSHAIGH, Roger I (1628-84), of Haigh Hall, nr. Wigan, Lancs.

Main residence: Haigh Hall, nr. Wigan, Lancs.

Notes

This biography is based on A. J. Hawkes, Sir Roger Bradshaigh (Chetham Soc. n.s. cix).

Author

M.W.H.

I.C.

Volume

Commons 1660-1690

Web Title

BRADSHAIGH, Roger I (1628-84)