William Cairnes
William Cairnes (c.1669 – August 1707)[1] was an Irish politician and merchant.
He was the second son of John Cairnes and his wife Jane Miller, daughter of James Miller.[2] His brothers were Alexander Cairnes and Henry Cairnes.[2] In 1703, Cairnes was elected as Member of Parliament for Newtown Limavady and Belfast, representing the latter constituency in the Irish House of Commons until his death in 1707.[3]
Cairnes died without children and was buried at St Michan's Church in Dublin on 9 August 1707.[4]
References
- Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament 1692–1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. p. 76. ISBN 1-903688-60-4.
- "ThePeerage - William Cairnes". Retrieved 21 June 2009.
- "Leigh Rayment - Irish House of Commons 1692-1800". Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- Cokayne, George Edward (1906) Complete Baronetage. Volume V. Exeter: W. Pollard & Co. LCCN 06-23564. p. 7
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Chichester James Macartney |
Member of Parliament for Belfast 1703–1707 With: William Crafford |
Succeeded by William Crafford Samuel Ogle |
| Preceded by William Porter Richard Stone |
Member of Parliament for Newtown Limavady 1703 With: William Conolly |
Succeeded by George Macartney Thomas Carr |
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