Josias Calmady


Josias II Calmady of Langdon, in the parish of Wembury, Devon, was Member of Parliament for Okehampton in the Convention Parliament of 1660.

Origins

Josias II Calmady was the third son and eventual heir of Sir Shilston I Calmady by his wife Honora Fortescue, daughter of Edmund Fortescue of Fallapit, East Allington, Devon, and widow of Sir Humphrey Prideaux of Soldon, Holsworthy. Sir Shilston I Calmady of Langdon was knighted in 1618 at Theobalds Grove and was killed during the Civil War at the siege of Ford Abbey, Devon, on 13 February 1645, and was buried in nearby Wembury, Devon parish church, where survives his monument.

Career

In 1660, Calmady was elected Member of Parliament for Okehampton in the Convention Parliament.

Marriages and children

Calmady married twice:
He died at the age of 63. He was concerned with relieving the poor and left several charitable legacies in his will.

Succession

He was succeeded by his nephew, Josias III Calmady, of Leawood, Bridestowe, Devon, who in 1680 also became MP for Okehampton and was Sheriff of Devon in 1688.