Richard Southwell

Richard Southwell was an Irish politician. Birth and origins Richard was the only son of Thomas Southwell and his wife Elizabeth Starkey. His father was the 1st Baronet Southwell of Castle Mattress, County Limerick. His mother was the daughter of William Starkey. Political career and death In 1661, Southwell was elected to the Irish House of Commons for Askeaton in County Limerick, representing the borough until 1666. Marriage and children Southwell married Elizabeth O'Brien, daughter of Murrough O'Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin. They had five sons and two daughters.