Sir Edward Crofton, 4th Baronet
Sir Edward Crofton, 4th Baronet (12 April 1713–26 March 1745) was an Anglo-Irish politician.
Crofton was the son of Sir Edward Crofton, 3rd Baronet and Mary Nixon. He represented Roscommon County in the Irish House of Commons between 1735 and his death in 1745.[1] He succeeded to his father's baronetcy on 11 November 1739. He married Martha Damer, daughter of Joseph Damer and Mary Churchill, on 17 June 1741.
He served in the British Army and was killed near Tournai during the War of the Austrian Succession. He died without children and was succeeded by his relation, Oliver.
References
- E. M. Johnston-Liik, MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800 (Ulster Historical Foundation, 2006), p.81 (Retrieved 1 April 2020).
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nicholas Mahon Sir Henry King, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Roscommon County 1735-1745 With: Sir Henry King, Bt (1735-1741) Henry Sandford (1741-1745) |
Succeeded by John French Henry Sandford |
| Baronetage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by Edward Crofton |
Baronet (of The Mote) 1739–1745 |
Succeeded by Oliver Crofton |
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