John Essington (MP for Aylesbury)
John Essington (c. 1667–1740), of Gossington Hall, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, was an English politician.[1]
Gossington Hall, Slimbridge
He was born the second son of John Essington of Gossington Hall and was trained in the law at Lincoln's Inn in 1691. He inherited Gossington Hall, which had been built by his grandfather, after the death of his elder brother in 1703.
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Aylesbury from 1710 to 1715.
He married twice, firstly in 1697 Margaret, the daughter and coheiress of John Godfrey and secondly in 1702, Mary. He had one daughter, to whom he left his various properties.
References
- "ESSINGTON, John (c.1667-1740), of Gossington Hall, Slimbridge, Glos". History of Parliament. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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| Preceded by Simon Mayne Sir John Wittewronge, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Aylesbury 1710–1715 With: Simon Harcourt |
Succeeded by John Deacle Nathaniel Meade |
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