Harry Stephen Meysey-Thompson , of Kirby Hall. Eldest son. Venn's entry reads: THOMPSON (post MEYSEY THOMPSON), HARRY STEPHEN College: TRINITY Entered: Michs. 1827 Born: Aug. 11, 1809 Died: May 17, 1874 Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at TRINITY, Oct. 17, 1826. (Eldest) s. of Richard John (1788) (Capt., 4th Dragoons) (and Elizabeth, dau. of John Turton, of Sugnall Hall, Staffs.). B. (Aug. 11, 1809), at Kirby Hall, Yorks. School, Waltham Cross, Herts. Matric. Michs. 1827; B.A. 1832. Adopted additionally his grandmother's surname of Meysey, 1874. Well known as an agriculturist. Helped to found the YorkshireAgricultural Society, 1837 (President, 1862). Succeeded to the family estates of Kirby Hall, 1853. One of the founders of the Royal Agricultural Society, 1838, taking an active part in its affairs until 1873 (Member of Council, 1838-58; Trustee, 1858-74). Began, 1845, a series of experiments on the power of soil in absorbing ammonia: discovered the importance of covered fold-yards for protecting cattle. Chairman, North Midland Railway Co., and of the North Eastern Co., 1854-74. M.P. for Whitby, 1859-65. J.P. and D.L. High Sheriff of Yorks., 1856. Created Bart., 1874. Married, Aug. 26, 1843, Elizabeth Ann, 2nd dau. of Sir John Croft, Bart. Author, agricultural. Died May 17, 1874, at Kirby Hall. Brother of Thomas C. (1829) and Frederick W. (1835); father of Henry M. (1863), Albert C. (1867), Charles M. (1868) and Ernest C.(sub Meysey-Thompson) (1877). (Burke, P. and B.; D.N.B.)
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