John Dewar

1746 - 1795


Biography

MP for Cricklade 1776-1780. Eldest son of George Dewar (q.v.) and an annuitant on the latter's estates and enslaved people. George Dewar effectively disinherited him leaving the estates and enslaved people themselves to his second son, David Dewar (q.v.).


Sources

http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1754-1790/member/dewar-john-1746-95


Further Information

Absentee?
British/Irish
Spouse
Caroline Vernon

Legacies Summary

Political (1)

MP
 
election →
Cricklade Wiltshire
1776 - 1780

Relationships (3)

Son → Father
Brothers
Uncle → Nephew