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Thomas Rivett (1713–1763)
Thomas Rivett, Esq. (1713–1763) was a British barrister and politician.[1]
Thomas Rivett | |
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Rivetts House by S.H.Parkins | |
| Born | 1713 |
| Died | 6 April 1763 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | barrister and politician |
| Known for | High Sheriff of Derbyshire (1757) and Mayor of Derby (1761) |
| Successor | Hugo Meynell (High Sheriff) |
| Spouse | Anna Maria Sibley |
| Children | Thomas, James and Elizabeth |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Rivett and Elizabeth Eaton |
Biography edit
Thomas Rivett was a Whig M.P. for Derby between 1748 and 1753, High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1757. In 1761, like his father, he became Mayor of Derby.[2] He married Anna Maria Sibley in April 1749 with whom he had three children: Thomas, James and Elizabeth.[3]
Thomas Rivett was one of the three owners of the «Cockpit Hill Potworks» china factory, together with William Butts and John Heath.[4]
Thomas Rivett's monogram and his house were drawn by S.H.Parkins and that was given to Derby Museum and Art Gallery.[5]
References edit
- ^ E. Cruickshanks, 'Rivett, Thomas (c. 1713-1763), of Derby', in R. Sedgwick (ed.), The History of Parliament: The House of Commons, 1714-1754 (from Boydell and Brewer, 1970), History of Parliament Online.
- ^ Culture Grid (ed.). "Thomas Rivett's House". Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ rootsweb.com (ed.). "Thomas Rivett, M.P." Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ Bemrose, William (1898). Bow, Chelsea, and Derby Porcelain. London: Bemrose & Sons, Ltd. pp. 103.
- ^ Thomas Rivett's House, S H Parkins, Derby Museum
External links edit
- BURKE, Bernard (1865). Genealogical and heraldic dictionary of the peerage and baronetage of the british empire