William Emmerson Kendrick Laslett, Barrister-at-law, Member of Parliament, lord of the manor of Abberton
Dates: Baptised 14 October 1799; died 26 January 1884
Biography
William Emmerson Kendrick Laslett was a Worcestershire solicitor, barrister, landowner and Member of Parliament. He acquired Abberton Manor and Hall in 1829, made Abberton Hall his principal residence, and was noted for substantial charitable activity and support for local church restoration.
Notes / Sources
The direct manor acquisition is supported by the VCH-derived historical accounts; the biographical dates are corroborated by modern biographical summaries.
Research sources:
- Victoria County History, A History of the County of Worcester, volume 4, 'Parishes: Abberton', pp. 4-7; William Laslett biographical and local historical accounts; The Heraldry of Worcestershire, entry for Laslett of Abberton Hall. — https://www.badseysociety.uk/people/laslett/william
- Wikipedia biographical reference — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Laslett
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