Benjamin Burton (died 1763) explained

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.

Notes and 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. Web site: Burton, William Henry Dictionary of Irish Biography . www.dib.ie . 27 October 2023 . en.
  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