Sir John Anstruther, 2nd Baronet
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Sir John Anstruther, 2nd Baronet (27 December 1718 – 4 July 1799) was a Scottish politician.
He served as Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs from 1766–1774, 1780–1783 and 1790–1793.
He succeeded his father as a Baronet in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 27 September 1753. He married Janet Fall, Queen of the Gypsies, second daughter of James Fall, on 4 October 1750.
[edit] References
- Burke's Peerage 107th ed.
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs [self-published source?][better source needed]
- Leigh Rayment's List of Baronets [self-published source?][better source needed]
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Henry Erskine, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1766–1774 |
Succeeded by Philip Anstruther |
| Preceded by George Damer |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1780–1783 |
Succeeded by John Anstruther |
| Preceded by John Anstruther |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1790–1793 |
Succeeded by Robert Anstruther |
| Baronetage of Nova Scotia | ||
| Preceded by John Anstruther |
Baronet (of Anstruther) 1753–1799 |
Succeeded by Philip Anstruther-Paterson |
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