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.

After 14 Mar 1683 [his future brother-in-law] Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 21) and Anne Yelverton Countess Manchester (age 52) were married. She the widow of his cousin Robert Montagu 3rd Earl Manchester (deceased). The difference in their ages was 30 years; she, unusually, being older than him.

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

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 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.

In 1700 [his brother-in-law] Charles Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 38) was created 1st Baron Halifax with special remainder to his nephew George Montagu 1st Earl Halifax (age 16).