Background
He was born the eldest surviving son of Richard Shuttleworth (1683–1749) of Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, Lancashire and Forcett Hall, Yorkshire.
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James Shuttleworth
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He was elected Member of Parliament for Preston in 1741, holding the seat until 1754. He was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire for 1760-1761 and elected Member of Parliament for Lancashire in 1761, sitting until 1768. He died in 1773 and was buried at Forcett Church.
A younger son, James, changed his surname to Holden under the terms of a legacy.
A third, William, sailed with Captain James Cook on his third voyage in 1776.
Membership
9th Parliament of Great Britain. 10th Parliament of Great Britain. 12th Parliament of Great Britain.
