Biography of Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet 1610-1688
Paternal Family Tree: Lawson of Isel Hall in Cumbria
Around 1610 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet was born to William Lawson and Judith Bewley.
On 21 Nov 1628 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 18) matriculated Queen's College, Oxford University.
Before 1635 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 25) and Jane Musgrave (age 19) were married.
Around 1636 [his son] Wilfrid Lawson was born to Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Jane Musgrave (age 21).
On 28 Feb 1641 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 31) was knigted by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 40).
In 1659 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Cumberland. He was re-elected in 1660.
In 1661 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Cockermouth.
In or before 1675 [his son] Wilfrid Lawson (age 39) and [his daughter-in-law] Sarah James were married.
On 08 Jun 1677 [his wife] Jane Musgrave (age 62) died.
After 1679 [his son] Wilfrid Lawson (age 43) died.
On 31 Mar 1688 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 78) was created 1st Baronet Lawson of Isel Hall in Cumbria at a cost of around £2000.
Before 13 Dec 1688 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 78) puchased Brayton Hall, Aspatria from the three co-heiresses of the Salkeld family.
On 13 Dec 1688 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 78) died. His grandson Wilfrid Lawson 2nd Baronet (age 24) succeeded 2nd Baronet Lawson of Isel Hall in Cumbria. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Isel where his memorial has the inscription: "Here lies Sir Wilfrid Lawson, baronet, and his Lady Jane. He departed this life 13th day of December 1688 aged 79 And she the 8th June 1677 aged 65. Having married four sons and eight daughters. Vivit post funers virtue [He lives after the funeral by virtue].
[his son] William Lawson was born to Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet and Jane Musgrave.
Father: William Lawson
GrandFather: William Bewley of Hesket
Mother: Judith Bewley