Halkett, Peter

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Dates 1734-41
Location London
Vocation Army officer and politician
Place of Birth Pitferrane, Fifeshire
Marriage Amelia Stuart
Issue 3 sons
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Stood for Stirling Burgh on recommendation of Lord Ilay, being elected to the seat in 1734. Voted with the Administration. Did not stand for re-election in 1741. Taken prisoner at battle of Prestonpans, though released. Left for North America (1754), taking part in the expedition against Fort Duquesne where he was killed in 1755.