John Roberts (Denbigh MP)
John Roberts (after 1672 – 4 September 1731) of Llwyn Ynn, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire was a Welsh politician in Great Britain.[1]
Early life
He was the eldest son and heir of Hugh Roberts of Hafod-y-Bwch, Denbighshire, from whom he inherited Plas Newydd at Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd. He was educated at Gray's Inn.
Career
He was appointed High Sheriff of Denbighshire for 1705–06. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Denbigh Boroughs from 1710 to 1713, and from 1715 to 1722.
Family
He married twice: firstly Susannah, the daughter and later heiress of William Parry of Llwyn Ynn, Denbighshire, with whom he had 3 sons who predeceased him and a daughter and secondly Jane, the daughter of Sir Walter Bagot, 3rd Baronet, MP, of Blithfield, Staffordshire and the widow of Morris Jones of Llanrhyadr, Denbighshire. By his first marriage he acquired Llwyn Ynn, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd.
He left his estate to his daughter.
References
- ↑ "ROBERTS, John (d.1731), of Plas Newydd, Denb". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir William Williams, Bt. |
Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs 1710–1713 |
Succeeded by John Wynne |
| Preceded by John Wynne |
Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs 1715–1722 |
Succeeded by Robert Myddelton |