John Blennerhassett (died 1709)

John Blennerhassett (c. 1660 – 1709) was an Anglo-Irish politician who represented various constituencies in the Irish House of Commons.[1]

Blennerhassett was born on the family estate at Ballyseedy, County Kerry, the son of John Blennerhassett and Elisabeth Denny. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1692, representing Tralee.[2] He served as MP for Dingle between 1695 and 1699. He was subsequently MP for County Kerry between 1703 and his death in 1709.[3]

He married Margaret Crosbie, the daughter of Patrick Crosbie and Agnes Freke, and together they had six sons and one daughter. His eldest son was the MP, John Blennerhassett.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Sir Bernard Burke, A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland (1899), 48.
  2. ^ Leigh Rayment, Irish House of Commons 1692-1800[usurped]
  3. ^ ThePeerage.com (entry #269037) http://thepeerage.com/p26904.htm#i269037
Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Tralee
1692–1695
With: James Waller 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Dingle
1695–1699
With: William FitzMaurice 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for County Kerry
1703–1709
With: Edward Denny 		Succeeded by


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