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John Silver (politician)

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Colonel John Silver (c. 1665 – 1724) was a member of the Irish House of Commons.

Biography

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He was the son of John Silver of Youghal by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Oliver. He married Joan, daughter and heiress of Blayney Sandford; their daughter Jane Catherine married Robert Oliver and her son Silver Oliver inherited his grandmother's estates.[1]

Silver represented Rathcormack from 1703 to 1713, and was a supporter of the government.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b E. M. Johnston-Liik, History of the Irish Parliament 1692–1800, vol. VI, p. 274.