Blackett, William, Sir, 1621-1680

found: Newcastle upon Tyne (England) Town Council. The town of New-Castle upon Tine having elected Sir William Blacket, Baronet; and Sir Ralph Carr, Knight. their burgesses, in the late Parliament, dissolved by his Majesties proclamation, bearing date the 18th. day of January 1680. Sir William Blacket had the honour of dying in that service, upon which the said town unanimously chose their present mayor Nathaniel Johnson Esq; who accordingly this last session of Parliament gave his attendance at Westminster, and had the honour of knighthood conferred on him by his Majesty. Sir Nathaniel's residence being at present in London, the said town of New-Castle sent him the following letter, 1681.

found: Cokayne, G. Complete baronetage, 1983:vol. 4, p. 58 (Blackett, or Blacket: William Blaket [Blacket], b. about 1620, Alderman and sometime Mayor of Newcastle, MP for that town in three Parls., Dec. 1673 till d. in 1680; cr. baronet 1673; d. 1680 aged about 61)

found: The Blacketts, 2021:p. [1] (Sir William Blackett) p. [23] (William I was bornin in 1621)