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Benjamin Burton (died 1763)

Benjamin Burton (1736–1763) was an Irish politician.[1]

He was the eldest son of Benjamin Burton (1709-67).[2]

Burton was born in Dublin and educated at Eton and Trinity College Dublin.[3]

Burgh represented County Sligo from 1757 until 1761, and Boyle from 1761 until his death.[4]

References

  1. ^ "A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland" Bernard,B; Fox-Davies,A.C p90: London; Harrison & Sons; 1912
  2. ^ "Burton, William Henry | Dictionary of Irish Biography". www.dib.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  3. ^ Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860), George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p. 118: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
  4. ^ Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons. Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.


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