BLACKETT, Christopher (1787-1847), of Wylam Hall, nr. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumb.

Family and Education

b. 22 Jun. 1787, 1st s. of Christopher Blackett, of Wylam, and Alice, da. of William Ingham, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. m. 15 Aug. 1818, Elizabeth (d. 29 Mar. 1833), da. and coh. of Montagu Burgoyne, of Mark Hall, Essex, 3s. 1da. suc. fa. 25 Jan. 1829. d. 16 Jan. 1847.

Offices Held

Lt. 18 Drag. 1809; capt. 1815; capt. (half-pay) 7 Drag. 1819; ret. 1839.

Maj. Northumb. infantry (Percy tenantry) 1803, Northumb. riflemen 1805.

Parlimentarian

BLACKETT, Christopher (1787-1847), of Wylam Hall, Northumb.

Main residence: Wylam Hall, nr. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumb.

Author

J.R.O.

Volume

Commons 1832-1868

Clubs

Brooks's