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John Maxwell, 1st Baron Farnham
John Maxwell, 1st Baron Farnham (d. 6 August 1759), was an Irish politician.
Maxwell was a member of the Irish House of Commons for County Cavan from 1727 to 1756. The latter year he was raised to the Peerage of Ireland as Baron Farnham, of Farnham in the County of Cavan. He died in August 1759 and was succeeded in the barony by his son Robert, who was created Earl of Farnham in 1763.
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New Creation |
Baron Farnham 1756–1759 |
Succeeded by Robert Maxwell |
References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
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