Thomas Calcraft Explained

Thomas Calcraft (1738–1783) was an English politician and Lieutenant-Colonel. He was the Member of Parliament for Poole from 1761 to 1774.^[1]

Life

He was born in Ancaster, Lincolnshire. His brother was John Calcraft.

He was elected Member of Parliament at the 1761 British general election.

Together with his fellow MP Joseph Gulston, he is credited with financing Poole Guildhall.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: CALCRAFT, Thomas (1738-83), of Ancaster, Lincs. History of Parliament Online. 2021-09-28. www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
2. Web site: Old Guildhall, Market Street, Poole Educational Images Historic England. 2021-09-28. historicengland.org.uk. en.