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Biography of Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury 1684-1756

In or before 1684 [his father] Edward Brereton of Chester and [his mother] Mary Fletcher were married.

Around 1684 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury was born to Edward Brereton of Chester and Mary Fletcher.

Around 1712 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 28) and Mary Trelawny (age 23) were married. They had four sons and a daughter.

Around 1715 [his son] Owen Brereton aka Salusbury-Brereton was born to Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 31) and [his wife] Mary Trelawny (age 26).

On 20th November 1724 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 40) was elected MP Liverpool at a by-election. He was re-elected in 1727 which seat he held until 1729.

Around 1730 [his wife] Mary Trelawny (age 41) died.

Around 1731 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 47) and Catherine Lloyd were married. There was no issue from the marriage.

In 1734 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 50) was elected MP Liverpool, was re-elected in 1741 and 1747 and 1754 [Private Act of Parliament 1748 (22 Geo. 2)].

On 26th December 1734 [his father-in-law] Salusbury Lloyd of Leadbrook in Flintshire died. He left his estates, including Shotwick Park, Cheshire, to his daughter [his wife] Catherine Lloyd and her husband Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 50) since his son had predeceased him.

In 1748 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 64) changed his surname from Brereton to Salusbury by Act of Parliament.

On 9th March 1756 Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury (age 72) died. His son [his son] Owen Brereton aka Salusbury-Brereton (age 41) inherited Shotwick Park, Cheshire.

Ancestors of Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury 1684-1756

Father: Edward Brereton of Chester

Thomas Brereton aka Salusbury

GrandFather: John Fletcher of Chester

Mother: Mary Fletcher