Edward Bagshaw (MP)

Edward Bagshaw (1629 – 1671) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660. He is sometimes referred to as "Edward Bagshaw the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, Edward Bagshaw the Elder, a prominent Puritan divine.

Bagshaw was the son of Edward Bagshaw, master of Westminster School, and his wife, Ellen. He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn on 28 November 1649 and called to the bar on 29 June 1656.

In April 1660, Bagshaw was elected Member of Parliament for Horsham in the Convention Parliament. He does not appear to have been particularly active in parliamentary debates or committees.

He married Anne and had one son, Edward. He died in 1671 and was buried at St Giles-in-the-Fields. His will was proved on 16 June 1671.

While a member of parliament, Bagshaw's contribution was relatively limited, and his significance lies more in his familial connection to the well-known Puritan clergyman Edward Bagshaw the Elder. Further research is required to establish a more comprehensive understanding of his parliamentary career and impact.