Biography of Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer 1656-1707

Before 19 Aug 1565 [his father] Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet and [his mother] Eleanor Lowther were married.

On 19 Aug 1656 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer was born to Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet (age 28) and Eleanor Lowther.

On 05 Aug 1662 [his father] Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet (age 34) was created 1st Baronet Wandesford of Kirklington. [his mother] Eleanor Lowther by marriage Lady Wandesford of Kirklington.

In 1679 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 22) was elected MP Ripon which seat he held until 1681.

Before 02 Mar 1684 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 27) and Elizabeth Montagu were married. They were third cousin once removed.

On 02 Mar 1684 [his son] Christopher Wandesford 2nd Viscount Castlecomer was born to Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 27) and [his wife] Elizabeth Montagu.

In 1687 [his son] George Wandesford 4th Viscount Castlecomer was born to Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Montagu.

In 1687 [his father] Christopher Wandesford 1st Baronet (age 59) died. His son Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baronet Wandesford of Kirklington.

In 1689 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

In 1690 Christopher Wandesford 1st Viscount Castlecomer (age 33) was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire.

On 06 Oct 1694 [his brother-in-law] James Montagu (age 28) and Tufton Wray were married. They were second cousins.