Sir Abraham Bradley King, 1st Baronet
Abraham Bradley King | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1820–1821 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Stamer |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Kingston James |
| In office 1812–1813 | |
| Preceded by | William Henry Archer |
| Succeeded by | John Cash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1774 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 27 February 1838 (aged 63) Dublin, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Anne Oulton (m. 1793) |
| Children | 8 |
Sir Abraham Bradley King, 1st Baronet (31 March 1774 – 27 February 1838) was an Irish businessman and politician, who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1812 to 1813 and again from 1820 to 1821.[1]
Abraham Bradley King was born on 31 March 1774, the second son of James King and Elizabeth Bradley. In 1801, he was Sheriff of Dublin City.[2] On 30 January 1805, he was elected an alderman of Dublin Corporation. He inherited his grandfather's bookbinding company, and became the official king's stationer.[2]
He served as Lord Mayor of the city from 1812 to 1813 and again from 1821 to 1822. On 6 November 1821, he was created a Baronet of Corrard in the County of Fermanagh, by George IV.[2]
King was married to Anne Oulton in 1793.[2] They had two sons and six daughters, including his heir, Sir James Walker King, 2nd Baronet (1796–1874). He died in 1838 at the age of 63.[2]
References
- ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2024" (PDF). Dublin City Council. December 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Maume, Patrick. "King, Sir Abraham Bradley". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 20 July 2025.