Theophilus Jones (1666–1742)

For other people named Theophilus Jones, see Theophilus Jones (disambiguation).

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 County Leitrim from 1695 to 1742.[1]

His grandson Theophilus Jones (1729–1811) was a member of Parliament and a Privy Councillor.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Biographies of Members of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800: Jones, Theophilus". Ulster Historical Foundation. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b 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. Vol. 3. H. Colburn. pp. 268–9. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by
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 Member of Parliament for Sligo Borough
1692 – 1695
With: Percy Gethin 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for County Leitrim
1695 – 1742
With: John Reynolds to 1703
William Gore 1703–30
William Gore II from 1730 		Succeeded by


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