John Clevland (1706–1763)
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John Clevland (c. 1706 – 19 June 1763), of Tapeley in the parish of Westleigh, North Devon, was Secretary to the Admiralty and was twice a Member of Parliament for Saltash in Devon and for Sandwich in Kent.[1]
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John Clevland | |
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Member of Parliament for Saltash | |
In office 1754–1761 | |
Preceded by | Charles Townshend George Clinton |
Succeeded by | George Adams Hon. Augustus Hervey |
In office 1741–1743 | |
Preceded by | Lord Glenorchy Thomas Corbett |
Succeeded by | Thomas Corbett Stamp Brooksbank |
Member of Parliament for Sandwich | |
In office 1747–1761 | |
Preceded by | John Pratt Sir George Oxenden, Bt |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Conyngham George Hay |
Secretary to the Admiralty | |
In office 30 April 1751 – 18 June 1763 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Corbett |
Succeeded by | Philip Stephens |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1706 |
Died | 19 June 1763(1763-06-19) (aged 56–57) Tapeley Park |
Spouses | Elizabeth Child
(m. 1729, died)Penelope Davie
(m. 1743, died)Sarah Shuckburgh
(after 1747) |
Relations | William Clevland (brother) John Davie (grandfather) |
Parent(s) | William Clevland Ann Davie |
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