AUSTEN, Sir John, 1st Bt. (aft.1674-1742), of Derhams, Mdx.

Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754, ed. R. Sedgwick, 1970
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Constituency

Dates

1701 - 1702
3 Mar. 1709 - 1710
1722 - 1727

Family and Education

b. aft. 1674, 1st s. of Thomas Austen of Derhams and L. Inn by Arabella, da. and h. of Edward Forset of Ashford, Mdx. and Tyburn Manor, Marylebone. unm. cr. Bt. 16 Nov. 1714.

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Biography

Austen’s family had considerable estates in Middlesex, which he represented as a Whig under William III and Anne. Created a baronet at the accession of George I, he stood unsuccessfully for the county as a Whig in 1715, was returned for it in 1722, but declined to stand again.1 He gradually disposed of his estates, selling the manor of Tyburn to the Duke of Newcastle for £17,500 in 1710, the manor of Highbury in 1723, and the manor of Derhams in 1733.2 He died 22 Mar. 1742.

Ref Volumes: 1715-1754

Author: Eveline Cruickshanks

Notes

  • 1. Chandos to Humphry Walcott, 11 July 1727, Chandos letter bks.
  • 2. Lysons, Environs of London, iii. 135, 244; Mdx. Parishes, 230.