George Caswall
Sir George Caswall (died 1742) of Muddiford Court, Fenchurch Street, London was a British Member of Parliament. He represented the Herefordshire seat of Leominster from 1717 to 1721, and from 1722 to 1741.[1]
George Caswall was one of seven members expelled from the House of Commons in 1721. Caswell's punishment was the result of his involvement (through the firm of Turner, Caswall & Co and the Hollow Sword Blade Company) in the South Sea Company scandal; his specific offence being the acquisition – free of charge – of £50,000 of stock in the company while its formation was before parliament.[2] In addition Turner, Caswall & Co was ordered to make a restitution of £250,000.[3]
Despite the scandal, Caswall was elected again for the seat of Leominster in 1722.[1]
In the aftermath of the scandal, Caswall was involved in protracted legal proceedings against Henry Bentinck, 1st Duke of Portland.[4] He married first Mary Brassey, daughter of John Brassey, and then Mary, widow of Thomas Brassey.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Caswall, George (d.1742), of Muddiford Court, Fenchurch St., London. History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ Members expelled from the House of Commons since the Restoration
- ↑ The South Sea Bubble part 3 @ Everything2.com
- ↑ Sir George Caswall vs. the Duke of Portland: Financial Contracts and Litigation in the wake of the South Sea Bubble
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Harley Lord Coningsby |
Member of Parliament for Leominster 1717–1721 With: Edward Harley |
Succeeded by Edward Harley William Bateman |
| Preceded by Edward Harley William Bateman |
Member of Parliament for Leominster 1722–1741 With: Sir Archer Croft 1722–1727 William Bateman 1727–1734 Robert Harley 1734–1741 |
Succeeded by Robert Harley John Caswall |