Biography of William Wrightson of Cusworth 1676-1760
On 29 Dec 1676 William Wrightson of Cusworth was born to Robert Wrightson of Cusworth and Sarah Beaumont.
In 1710 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 33) was elected MP Newcastle on Tyne. He was returned 1713, 1715. He was defeated in 1722.
In 1722 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 45) and Isabella Fenwick were married.
On 20 Feb 1723 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 46) was elected MP Northumberland where his wife's family owned considerable estates. He was unseated on petition on 15 Apr 1724. He didn't stand again.
In 1724 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 47) inherited the Cusworth estates from his brother and commissioned George Platt to build Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire between 1740 and 1845.
Before 20 May 1752 [his son-in-law] John Battie aka Wrightson and [his daughter] Isabella Wrightson were married.
On 04 Dec 1760 William Wrightson of Cusworth (age 83) died. [his daughter] Isabella Wrightson inherited Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire. Her husband [his son-in-law] John Battie aka Wrightson changed his name from Battie to Wrightson.
After 04 Dec 1760. St Mary’s Church, Sprotbrough [Map]. Memorial to William Wrightson of Cusworth (deceased).
[his daughter] Isabella Wrightson was born to William Wrightson of Cusworth and Isabella Fenwick.
Father: Robert Wrightson of Cusworth
GrandFather: Thomas Beaumont of Whitley
Mother: Sarah Beaumont