He was born in Dublin, third son of Thomas Lill.[3] He was educated at Trinity College Dublin, where he was a scholar in 1737: he took his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1739 and his master's degree in 1741. He was considered one of the finest students of his generation.[4] He entered Middle Temple in 1738, and was called to the Irish bar in 1743.[5]
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He married Mary Bull, daughter of Nathaniel Bull of Surrey and had two daughters, Mary who married William Brereton, and Sarah who married Andrew Stewart, 1st Earl Castle Stewart. His father-in-law was an associate of the Duke of Newcastle, and Godfrey's rise to power is generally thought to have been due to the connection.[6] He became Master in Chancery 1749–1760, King's Counsel in 1760, and Third Serjeant in 1767.[7]
Characteredit
He was a skilful orator, nicknamed "Smooth Godfrey" but in his career was often accused of poor judgement, hesitating before accepting a position on the bench, and refusing twice to become Chief Justice.[8]
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^Leigh Rayment's historical . Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.
^F. Elrington Ball (2005). The Judges in Ireland, 1221-1921. The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN9781584774280. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
godfrey, lill, born, 1719, died, 1783, enniskillen, irish, politician, solicitor, general, ireland, judge, court, common, pleas, ireland, became, member, parliament, fore, 1761, baltinglass, 1768, appointed, solicitor, general, 1770, judge, court, common, plea. Godfrey Lill born 1719 died 1783 in Enniskillen 1 2 was an Irish politician Solicitor General for Ireland and judge of the Court of Common Pleas Ireland He became the Member of Parliament for Fore in 1761 and Baltinglass in 1768 He was appointed as Solicitor General in 1770 and a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1774 Contents 1 Early life 2 Family 3 Character 4 ReferencesEarly life editHe was born in Dublin third son of Thomas Lill 3 He was educated at Trinity College Dublin where he was a scholar in 1737 he took his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1739 and his master s degree in 1741 He was considered one of the finest students of his generation 4 He entered Middle Temple in 1738 and was called to the Irish bar in 1743 5 Family editHe married Mary Bull daughter of Nathaniel Bull of Surrey and had two daughters Mary who married William Brereton and Sarah who married Andrew Stewart 1st Earl Castle Stewart His father in law was an associate of the Duke of Newcastle and Godfrey s rise to power is generally thought to have been due to the connection 6 He became Master in Chancery 1749 1760 King s Counsel in 1760 and Third Serjeant in 1767 7 Character editHe was a skilful orator nicknamed Smooth Godfrey but in his career was often accused of poor judgement hesitating before accepting a position on the bench and refusing twice to become Chief Justice 8 References edit Leigh Rayment s historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons Cites Johnston Liik Edith Mary 2002 The History of the Irish Parliament 1692 1800 6 volumes Ulster Historical Foundation F Elrington Ball 2005 The Judges in Ireland 1221 1921 The Lawbook Exchange Ltd ISBN 9781584774280 Retrieved 31 December 2010 Ball p 217 Ball p 163 Ball p 217 Ball p 163 Ball p 217 Ball pp 163 4 Parliament of Ireland Preceded byRobert Perceval Lord Delvin Member of Parliament for Fore1761 1768 With John Newenham Succeeded byThomas Eyre John Armstrong Preceded byJohn Stratford Edward Stratford Member of Parliament for Baltinglass1768 1775 With John Stratford Succeeded byJohn Stratford Edward Stratford Legal offices Preceded byMarcus Paterson Solicitor General for Ireland1770 1774 Succeeded byJohn Scott Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Godfrey Lill amp oldid 1153947297, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
