William Blamire
William Blamire (13 April 1790 – 12 January 1862)[1] was a British farmer, civil servant and Whig Party politician.
Background and education
Born to a Cumberland originated family at the The Oaks, he was the eldest son of the naval surgeon William Blamire.[2] His mother Jane was the third daughter of John Christian and sister of the politician John Christian Curwen.[2] The poet and writer Susanna Blamire was his aunt.[3] Blamire was baptised in Dalston by the philosopher William Paley at that time vicar there.[2] He was first privateley educated at Carlisle and was admitted to Westminster School in 1805.[4] Three years later, he went then to Christ Church, Oxford, graduating in 1811.[5]
Career
A farmer, Blamire was nominated High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1828.[6] He entered the British House of Commons in 1831, having been elected for Cumberland.[6] Blamire represented the constituency until its abolishment in the next year and then stood successfully for the new established East Cumberland.[6] Blamire resigned as Member of Parliament in 1836, when after the passing of the Tithe Commutation Act 1836 he was appointed the first Chief Tithe Commissioner.[7] The Commission reported in 1851 and triggered various new acts and reforms.[8] Blamire retired in 1860.[7]
Family
In 1834, Blamire married his cousin Dorothy.[9] She was the youngest daughter of John Taubman and the widow of Mark Wilks, who had governored Saint Helena during the time of Napoleon's exile there.[9] His wife died in 1857[10] and Blamire survived her for five years until 1862.[11] Few months later a prize with his name was endowed for achievements in agriculture.[12]
Notes
References
- Burke, Sir Bernhard (1862). A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland. vol. I. London: Harrison.
- Walford, Edward (1860). The County Families of the United Kingdom. London: Robert Hardwicke.
- Maycock, Christopher Hugh (2003). A Passionate Poet: Susanna Blamire, 1747–94. London: Hypatia Publications. ISBN 1-872229-42-5.
- Sylvanus, Urban (1862). The Gentleman's Magazine. part I. London: John Henry and James Parker.
- Lonsdale, Henry (1867). The Worthies of Cumberland. vol. I. London: George Routledge and Sons.
- Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Blamire, William". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by William Blamire
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir James Graham, Bt John Lowther |
Member of Parliament for Cumberland 1831 – 1832 With: Sir James Graham, Bt |
Constituency abolished |
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for East Cumberland 1832 – 1836 With: Sir James Graham, Bt |
Succeeded by Sir James Graham, Bt William James |