Beilby Lawley, 2nd Baron Wenlock

Beilby Richard Lawley, 2nd Baron Wenlock, was born on 2 April 1818 and died on 6 November 1880. He was an English nobleman, the eldest son of Paul Thompson, 1st Baron Wenlock, and the 8th Baronet. Upon the death of his father in 1852, he inherited the titles of 2nd Baron Wenlock and 9th Baronet, as well as the family estate at Escrick in Yorkshire.

Lawley's educational background is not detailed in the provided information. Politically, he served as Member of Parliament for Pontefract from 1851 to 1852. Subsequently, he held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire from 1864 until his death in 1880.

He served in the Yorkshire Hussars, eventually attaining the rank of Colonel. His military and public service included roles in both local governance and military organization.

Lawley married Lady Elizabeth Grosvenor, daughter of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster. Their marriage produced eight children, including four sons who succeeded him to the titles. His children include:

- Hon. Caroline Elizabeth Lawley (1848 – 13 July 1934), who married Lt.-Col. Caryl Molyneaux, son of Charles Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton, and had issue.

- Hon. Alethea Jane Lawley (1851–1929), a historian, who married the Italian musicologist and composer Taddeo Wiel (1849–1920).

- Beilby Lawley, 3rd Baron Wenlock (1849–1912), who succeeded as the third holder of the titles.

- Hon. Constance Mary Lawley (1854 – 4 May 1951), who married twice: first to Captain Eustace Vesey, son of Thomas Vesey, 3rd Viscount de Vesci, in 1877, and then to Edward Portman, son of Henry Portman, 2nd Viscount Portman, in 1892.

- Richard Lawley, 4th Baron Wenlock (1856–1918).

- Rev. Algernon Lawley, 5th Baron Wenlock (1857–1931).

- Arthur Lawley, 6th Baron Wenlock (1860–1932).

Lawley's eldest son, Beilby, succeeded him upon his death in 1880. Additional details about his contributions in Parliament can be found through records such as Hansard, covering contributions from 1803 to 2005.

[References: thePeerage.com]

External links include records of his parliamentary contributions in Hansard.