Thomas Rivett, Esq. (1713–1763) was a British barrister and politician.[1]

Biography

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Culture Grid (ed.). "Thomas Rivett's House". Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  3. ^ rootsweb.com (ed.). "Thomas Rivett, M.P." Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  4. ^ Bemrose, William (1898). Bow, Chelsea, and Derby Porcelain. London: Bemrose & Sons, Ltd. pp. 103.
  5. ^ Thomas Rivett's House, S H Parkins, Derby Museum
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Derby
1748–1754
With: Viscount Duncannon
Succeeded by


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