Theophilus Jones (1666–1742) facts for kids
Theophilus Jones (born September 2, 1666 – died March 14, 1742) was an important Irish politician. He served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Ireland for many years. He was an MP from 1692 until he passed away in 1742.
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Who Was Theophilus Jones?
Theophilus Jones was born in 1666 and lived until 1742. He spent a big part of his life working in politics. His main job was being a Member of Parliament, often called an MP.
An MP is a person chosen by people in an area to represent them. They speak for the people's interests in the government.
His Political Career
Theophilus Jones was a member of the House of Commons of Ireland. This was a very important part of the government in Ireland a long time ago. It was where laws were discussed and made.
He started his political journey representing Sligo Borough. He was the MP for Sligo from 1692 to 1695. A "borough" is like a town or city.
After that, he became the MP for County Leitrim. He represented County Leitrim from 1695 until his death in 1742. This shows he was a Member of Parliament for a very long time.
Where He Lived
Theophilus Jones lived in a place called Headfort. This area is close to a town named Drumsna. Both Headfort and Drumsna are located in County Leitrim in Ireland.
His Grandson, Another Theophilus Jones
Theophilus Jones had a grandson who was also named Theophilus Jones (1729–1811). His grandson also became a Member of Parliament. He was also a Privy Councillor. A Privy Councillor was a special advisor to the ruler, like a king or queen.
