John Baynes Garforth
John Baynes Garforth (1727? – 15 October 1808), born John Baynes, was an English attorney and man of business for James Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale. As one of "Lord Lonsdale's ninepins", he sat as a Member of Parliament for two of Lonsdale's pocket boroughs from 1780 through 1802.
Baynes was baptized on 24 January 1727. He was the second son of Ralph Baynes of
He acted as the attorney for Robert Mackreth, and was involved in his transactions with James Fox-Lane, which terminated in a lawsuit won by the latter. However, he is principally known for his role as steward, agent, and attorney for Sir James Lowther (created Earl of Lonsdale in 1784). Lowther was believed to be the richest commoner in England by the time he reached his majority in 1757, and employed his fortune, influence and energy on an obsessive attempt to dominate the Parliamentary representation of northwestern England. At the height of his influence, he returned nine members to Parliament, "Lord Lonsdale's ninepins", whom he expected to vote and act completely in obedience to his directions.[2]
Lowther obtained the appointment of Baynes Garforth as
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References
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