Leslie, Thomas

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Dates 1734-41, 1743-61
Location London
Vocation Politician and army officer
Place of Birth Stenton, Fife
Marriage
Issue 1 daughter
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Captain of the 46th Foot( 1741), Equerry to Prince of Wales (1742), Barrack master (Scotland), with rank of colonel (1748-68). Younger son and cousin of members in the Squadrone. Returned for Dysart Burghs (1734-41), voted with the opposition. Did not stand for re-election. Returned to Parliament on family's interest for Perth Burghs in by-election (1743-62). Voted with the Government on the Hanoverians. Financial troubles led to the loss of his seat. Died 1772.