Charles Strickland Standish (Lord of the Manor 1813-1863)

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Four years after coming into his inheritance, Charles was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Lancaster. He married Emmeline Conradine de Mathieson and they had several children, the sons being named Charles Henry, Charles Frederick and Charles Edward. Their father travelled extensively abroad but did take an interest in politics and was elected Member of Parliament for Wigan , as a Whig, in 1837 and again in 1842. He had by this time, however, ceased residence at Standish Hall, having leased it in 1824 or 1825 to Thomas Darwell, Mayor of Wigan. In fact no Standish ever lived them again, the Hall being occupied by various tenants until it's partial demolition in the 1920s.

It is said that Charles Strickland Standish was greatly esteemed, his integrity and hospitality were highly praised, he was credited with "the most finished manners" due to his travel and inherent good taste, and his political opponents said his only offence was being a Whig. He died in 1863 and was buried in the family vault in Standish Church.^[1]

1. ↑ Eleanor Johnson, The Standish Family 1189-1920 (Published by the Standish Local History Group, 1972)