, He was Sheriff in 1781; M.P. for St. Johnstown 1785-90 and for the County 1796-1800, and after the Act of Union he sat at Westminster until his death in 1819. He married Catherine Whitney of Newpass, Westmeath. Of Ardagh, MP for St Johnstown, 1783-9 and for co Longford 1796-1800 and 1801-19. Eldest son. Issue - 3 sons and 6 daus.