Benjamin Burton (Privy Councillor)

Benjamin Burton (1709–1767) was an Irish politician.^[1]

Burton was born in Dublin and educated at Eton and Trinity College, Dublin.^[2]

Burton represented Knocktopher from 1741 until 1760 and County Carlow from 1761 until his death.^[3] He was Commissioner of Revenue for Ireland and a Privy Councillor.

References

1. "A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland" Bernard,B p58: London; Harrison & Sons; 1899
2. 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
3. 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.