Theophilus Jones (1666–1742)
Theophilus Jones (2 September 1666 – 14 March 1742) was an Irish Member of Parliament. He sat in the House of Commons of Ireland from 1692 until his death in 1742.[1]
He lived in Headfort, near Drumsna, County Leitrim.[2]
He was a Member of Parliament for Sligo Borough from 1692 to 1695, and then for Leitrim from 1695 to 1742.[1]
His grandson Theophilus Jones (1729–1811) was a member of Parliament and a Privy Councillor.[2]
References
- "Biographies of Members of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800: Jones, Theophilus". Ulster Historical Foundation. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- Burke, John (1836). A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank: But Uninvested with Heritable Honours. Volume 3. H. Colburn. pp. 268–9. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ?? |
Member of Parliament for Sligo Borough 1692 – 1695 With: Percy Gethin |
Succeeded by Percy Gethin Roger Smith |
| Preceded by John Reynolds James Wynne |
Member of Parliament for Leitrim 1695 – 1742 With: John Reynolds to 1703 William Gore 1703–30 William Gore II from 1730 |
Succeeded by William Gore II Hugh Crofton |
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