Richard Myddelton (died 1577 or 1578)

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Richard Myddelton
Member of Parliament
for Denbigh Boroughs
In office
16 January 1542 – 28 March 1544
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byGeorge Salusbury
Personal details
BornBy 1509
Died1577/78
SpouseJane Dryhurst
RelationsRobert Myddelton (brother)
Thomas Myddelton (grandson)
Peter Middleton (grandson)
Robert Smith (uncle)
Children16, including Thomas, Hugh, Robert
Parent(s)Margaret Smith
Fulk Myddelton
RelativesMyddelton family
ResidenceGalch Hill

Richard Myddelton (by 1509 – 1577/78), of Galch Hill, near Denbigh, was a Welsh politician.

Early life

Myddelton was born by 1509 and was the third son of Margaret (née Smith) Myddelton and Fulk Myddelton of Llansannan, a younger son of David Myddelton, receiver of Denbigh during the reign of King Edward IV, was for many years governor of Denbigh Castle. His younger brother was Robert Myddelton, also an MP for Denbigh Boroughs.[1]

His mother was a daughter of Thomas Smith of Chester and sister to Robert Smith, MP for Carlisle.[2]

Career

Upon his father's death before March 1534, Myddelton may have succeeded him as governor of Denbigh Castle, an office which was later held by his own sons.[2]

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Denbigh Boroughs in 1542.[2]

Personal life

Myddelton was married Jane Dryhurst, a daughter of Hugh Dryhurst of Denbigh. Together, they were the parents of nine sons and seven daughters, including:[3]

Myddelton died in 1577 or 1578.[2]

Descendants

Through his son Thomas, he was a grandfather of Sir Thomas Myddelton (1586–1666), who represented Weymouth in the Commons from 1624 to 1625 and Denbighshire from 1625 to 1661.[8][3]

Through his son Robert, he was a grandfather of Peter Middleton (1603–1661), who represented Weymouth in the Commons in 1659 and 1660.[9]

References

  1. ^ "MYDDELTON, Robert (by 1526-66/67), of Ystrad and Denbigh, Denb". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Edwards, P. S. "MYDDELTON, Richard (by 1509-77/78), of Galch Hill, nr. Denbigh". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b Lee, Sidney (1894). Dictionary of National Biography, Vol. 38. New York / London: Macmillan and Co. / Smith, Elder & Co. pp. 440–441. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  4. ^ "MYDDELTON, Thomas (c.1556-1631), of Galch Hill, Denb., Tower Street, London Stansted Mountfichet, Essex. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
  5. ^ "Myddelton, William, (1556-1621), Soldier". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. The National Archives. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  6. ^ Goodwin, Gordon (1894). "Myddelton, Hugh" . In Lee, Sidney (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 39. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
  7. ^ Ferris, John. P.; Healy, Simon. "MYDDELTON, Robert (c.1563-1616), of Mincing Lane, London; formerly of Weymouth, Dorset". www.histparl.ac.uk. History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  8. ^ Healy, Simon (2010). "MYDDELTON, Sir Thomas II (1586-1666), of Chirk Castle, Denb". History of Parliament Online.
  9. ^ "MIDDLETON, Peter (1603-61), of Mincing Lane, London". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Inaugural holder
 Member of Parliament
for Denbigh Boroughs
1542–1544 		Succeeded by
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