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Thomas Lister (British politician, born 1658)

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Thomas Lister (c. 1658 – 8 February 1718), of Coleby, Lincolnshire, was an English Member of Parliament.

He was the eldest son of William Lister of Coleby and educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (1675) and Gray's Inn (1678).

He was appointed High Sheriff of Lincolnshire for 1695–96. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England and the Parliament of Great Britain for Lincoln 1705-1715.

He married Jane, the daughter of John Hawtrey of Ruislip, Middlesex, with whom he had a son, who predeceased him, and 6 daughters. On his death his property was shared amongst his daughters.

References

  • "LISTER, Thomas I (c.1658-1718), of Coleby, Lincs". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Lincoln
1705–1707
With: Thomas Meres
Succeeded by
Parliament of Great Britain
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Parliament of England
Member of Parliament for Lincoln
1707–1715
With: Thomas Meres 1707–1710
Richard Grantham 1710-1713
John Sibthorpe 1713-1715
Succeeded by

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