Peter Bettesworth

Peter Bettesworth (1670–1738) was an MP for Petersfield during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.[1]

He was the son of Peter Bettesworth of Chidden and Elizabeth née Roberts. In 1673 he married Sandys, daughter of Sir James Worsley, 5th Baronet:[2] They had one son. After his time as MP he pursued a military career.[3] His last post was as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.[4]

References
  1. History of Parliament On-line
  2. 'Complete Baronetage 1611–1625' Cokayne, G. E. p67: Exeter; William Pollard and Co; 1900
  3. 'One hundred years of a pocket borough: Petersfield and Parliament, 1685-1783' Surry, N. p8: Petersfield; Petersfield Area Historical Society (Paper No. 7); 1983 ISSN 0308-9266
  4. World Statesmen
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Richard Holt		 Member of Parliament for Petersfield
1698–1701
With: Robert Michell		 Succeeded by
Richard Markes


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