William Wrightson of Cusworth 1676-1760

On 29th December 1676 William Wrightson of Cusworth was born to Robert Wrightson of Cusworth and Sarah Beaumont.

In 1710 William Wrightson of Cusworth [aged 33] was elected MP Newcastle upon Tyne. He was returned 1713, 1715. He was defeated in 1722.

In 1722 William Wrightson of Cusworth [aged 45] and Isabella Fenwick were married.

On 20th February 1723 William Wrightson of Cusworth [aged 46] was elected MP Northumberland where his wife's family owned considerable estates. He was unseated on petition on 15th April 1724. He didn't stand again.

In 1724 William Wrightson of Cusworth [aged 47] inherited the Cusworth estates from his brother and commissioned George Platt to build Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire between 1740 and 1845.

Before 20th May 1752 [his son-in-law] John Battie aka Wrightson and [his daughter] Isabella Wrightson were married.

On 4th December 1760 William Wrightson of Cusworth [aged 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 4th December 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. She married before 20th May 1752 John Battie aka Wrightson and had issue.