William Drury-Lowe (1753-1827)
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William Drury-Lowe inherited Locko Park
and helped create the Derby Canal
. He was a High Sheriff of Derbyshire
and a Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire.
to his yougest daughter Anne. Anne refused the inheritance as the conditions were that she marry someone from a short list of elegable bachelors chosen by her father. After taking legal advice it was decided that Drury was had a Lowe ancester (a Great grandfather) should inherit the lands and estate on the condition that he adopted the Lowe surname and paid Anne £50,000.
William was able to extend the lands and buildings he had inherited after he invested in the creation of the Derby Canal
. The canal made the collieries at Denby much more viable as the coal could then be transported around the country by canal. It is also assisted the creation of potteries at Denby
which started on Drury-Lowe's land.
Drury-Lowe was also denied a male heir although he had a daughter in 1783 who was to go onto marry Robert Holden. The engagement of Robert and Anne had been agreed by Drury-Lowe but the ciouple became impatient over the date of the wedding and Anne eloped with her fiance and they were married at Gretna Green
in August 1880 although the marriage was formalised in nearby Spondon
on 31 August 1880. Robert was to inherit Locko Parke but never lived there as his mother-in-law outlived him.
Drury Lowe became the High Sheriff of Derbyshire
in 1795 as well as serving as Captain of a troop of Derbyshire Volunteer Cavalry for nine years. Drury-Lowe was also made the Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire in 1797.
Locko Park
Locko Park is a privately owned 18th century country house, near Spondon, Derbyshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.The estate was acquired by William Gilbert from William Byrde in 1563. The oldest part of the house is the chapel of 1669. The main south facing block of the present house, built...
and helped create the Derby Canal
Derby Canal
The Derby Canal ran from the Trent and Mersey Canal at Swarkestone to Derby and Little Eaton, and to the Erewash Canal at Sandiacre, Derbyshire, England. The canal gained its Act of Parliament in 1793 and was fully completed in 1796...
. He was a High Sheriff of Derbyshire
High Sheriff of Derbyshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Derbyshire from 1568.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been...
and a Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire.
Biography
William Drury was born to William Drury and his wife in Nottingham. His fortune was made some years after the death of his cousin Robert Lowe in 1785. His cousin had died leaving the vakluable estate of Locko ParkLocko Park
Locko Park is a privately owned 18th century country house, near Spondon, Derbyshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.The estate was acquired by William Gilbert from William Byrde in 1563. The oldest part of the house is the chapel of 1669. The main south facing block of the present house, built...
to his yougest daughter Anne. Anne refused the inheritance as the conditions were that she marry someone from a short list of elegable bachelors chosen by her father. After taking legal advice it was decided that Drury was had a Lowe ancester (a Great grandfather) should inherit the lands and estate on the condition that he adopted the Lowe surname and paid Anne £50,000.
William was able to extend the lands and buildings he had inherited after he invested in the creation of the Derby Canal
Derby Canal
The Derby Canal ran from the Trent and Mersey Canal at Swarkestone to Derby and Little Eaton, and to the Erewash Canal at Sandiacre, Derbyshire, England. The canal gained its Act of Parliament in 1793 and was fully completed in 1796...
. The canal made the collieries at Denby much more viable as the coal could then be transported around the country by canal. It is also assisted the creation of potteries at Denby
Denby Pottery Company
Denby Pottery Company Ltd is a British manufacturer of pottery, and is named after the village of Denby in Derbyshire.-History:The pottery at Denby was founded on the estate of William Drury-Lowe in 1809 as a manufacturer of stoneware bottles. It was run by Joseph Jager in partnership with Robert...
which started on Drury-Lowe's land.
Drury-Lowe was also denied a male heir although he had a daughter in 1783 who was to go onto marry Robert Holden. The engagement of Robert and Anne had been agreed by Drury-Lowe but the ciouple became impatient over the date of the wedding and Anne eloped with her fiance and they were married at Gretna Green
Gretna Green
Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfries and Galloway, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green has a railway station serving...
in August 1880 although the marriage was formalised in nearby Spondon
Spondon
Spondon is a ward within the city of Derby. Prior to this, Spondon was a separate village which dated from before the Domesday Book of 1086.-Description:The name Spondon is Anglo-Saxon and describes a gravelly hill....
on 31 August 1880. Robert was to inherit Locko Parke but never lived there as his mother-in-law outlived him.
Drury Lowe became the High Sheriff of Derbyshire
High Sheriff of Derbyshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Derbyshire from 1568.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been...
in 1795 as well as serving as Captain of a troop of Derbyshire Volunteer Cavalry for nine years. Drury-Lowe was also made the Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire in 1797.