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Ephraim Dawson

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Ephraim Dawson (died 27 August 1746) was an Anglo-Irish politician.

Dawson was the son of William Dawson and Elizabeth Jardine. He was a successful banker, and used his wealth to purchase an estate at Portarlington, County Laois. In 1713, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Portarlington in the Irish House of Commons. He represented the seat until 1715, when he was elected to represent Queen's County; he sat for the constituency until his death in 1746.[1]

Dawson married Anne Preston, daughter and heiress of Samuel Preston. He was succeeded by his son, William Dawson, who was created Viscount Carlow in 1776.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Johnston-Liik, E. M. (2006). MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800. Ulster Historical Foundation. p. 83. ISBN 1903688604.
  2. ^ Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage. Burke's Peerage Limited. 1850. p. 772.
Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Portarlington
1713–1714
With: Richard Warburton
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Queen's County
1715–1746
With: Dudley Cosby (1715–1729)
Richard Warburton (1729–1746)
Succeeded by