Biography of John Beckett 2nd Baronet 1775-1847
Paternal Family Tree: Beckett
Before 17 May 1775 [his father] John Beckett 1st Baronet (age 32) and [his mother] Mary Wilson Lady Beckett (age 26) were married.
On 17 May 1775 John Beckett 2nd Baronet was born to John Beckett 1st Baronet (age 32) and Mary Wilson Lady Beckett (age 26).
In 1817 John Beckett 2nd Baronet (age 41) and Anne Lowther Lady Beckett were married. She the daughter of William Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 59) and Augusta Fane Countess Lonsdale (age 55).
In 1818 John Beckett 2nd Baronet (age 42) was elected MP Cockermouth which seat he held until 1821.
In 1826 John Beckett 2nd Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Haslemere which seat he held until 1832.
In 1826 [his father] John Beckett 1st Baronet (age 83) died. His son John Beckett 2nd Baronet (age 50) succeeded 2nd Baronet Beckett of Leeds. [his wife] Anne Lowther Lady Beckett by marriage Lady Beckett of Leeds.
In 1835 John Beckett 2nd Baronet (age 59) was elected MP Leeds which seat he held until 1837.
On 19 Mar 1844 [his father-in-law] William Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 86) died at York House Twickenham, Richmond. On 19 Mar 1844 His son [his brother-in-law] William Lowther 2nd Earl Lonsdale (age 56) succeeded 2nd Earl Lonsdale, 3rd Viscount Lowther, 3rd Baron Lowther.
On 31 May 1847 John Beckett 2nd Baronet (age 72) died at Brighton. He was buried at All Saints Church, Fulham. His brother [his brother] Thomas Beckett 3rd Baronet (age 68) succeeded 3rd Baronet Beckett of Leeds.
On 08 Nov 1863 [his former wife] Anne Lowther Lady Beckett died.
Father: John Beckett 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Wilson
GrandFather: Bishop Christopher Wilson
Mother: Mary Wilson Lady Beckett
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bishop Edmund Gibson
GrandMother: Anne Gibson