Maxwell, John (London)

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Dates 1742-47
Location London
Vocation Army officer and politician
Place of Birth Cardoness, Kirkcudbright
Marriage Agnes Irving
Issue 3 sons
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Attained rank of major (1751). Elected MP for Kirkcudbright Stewarty at by-election. Classed as an Old Whig. Stood for re-election (1747) with support of Argyll, Pelham and the Earl of Galloway but withdrew before he lost. Died 1754.