Sir William Parsons, 4th Baronet

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Sir William Parsons, 4th Baronet of Birr Castle (6 May 1731 – 1 May 1791) was an Irish politician and baronet.

He was the son of Sir Laurence Parsons, 3rd Baronet and Mary Sprigge. From 1757 until his death in 1797, Parsons served as member of parliament (MP) in the Irish House of Commons for King's County. He was High Sheriff of King's County in 1779.

Marriage and children[edit]

He married Mary Clere, daughter of John Clere, on 28 June 1754.

References[edit]

Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Member of Parliament for King's County
1757–1791
With: Henry Lyons 1757–1768
John Lloyd 1768–1790
Denis Bowes Daly 1790–1791
Succeeded by
Baronetage of Ireland
Preceded by Baronet
(of Birr Castle)
1756–1791
Succeeded by