Theophilus Jones (2 September 1666 – 14 March 1742) was an Irish Member of Parliament. He sat in the House of Commons of Ireland from 1692 until his death in 1742.[1]
He lived in Headfort, near Drumsna, County Leitrim.[2]
He was a Member of Parliament for Sligo Borough from 1692 to 1695, and then for County Leitrim from 1695 to 1742.[1]
His grandson Theophilus Jones (1729–1811) was a member of Parliament and a Privy Councillor.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Biographies of Members of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800: Jones, Theophilus". Ulster Historical Foundation. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ a b Burke, John (1836). A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank: But Uninvested with Heritable Honours. Vol. 3. H. Colburn. pp. 268–9. Retrieved 8 July 2014.