Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet, of Swillington
1759–1844 (age 85)
Biography
Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet of Swillington, balanced the responsibilities of his family seat with long parliamentary service, guiding regional concerns with the measured judgement expected of the Lowther line and lending his influence to improvements in agriculture and transport.
He kept his promises to the people of the West Riding during a time of transformation, and he rests now at St. Mary's Church, Swillington, remembered for steady stewardship.