George Carey

Who was George Carey?

Sir George Cary, of Cockington in Devon, was an English administrator and Member of Parliament who held various offices in Ireland. He was treasurer-at-war to the Earl of Essex's campaign in Ireland in 1599, and was appointed a Lord Justice in September 1599 and again in 1603. He was Lord Deputy of Ireland from May 1603 to February 1604. He had earlier served as Member of Parliament for Dartmouth and Devon.

Cary should not be confused with his near namesake Sir George Carew, later Earl of Totnes, who also held posts in Ireland at the same period.

Cary married Lettice Rich, daughter of Penelope Rich, Lady Rich and Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick.