Biography of John Colthurst 1st Baronet -1775
John Colthurst 1st Baronet was born to John Colthurst and Alice Conway.
In 1741 John Colthurst 1st Baronet and Charlotte Fitzmaurice were married. She the daughter of Thomas Fitzmurice 1st Earl Kerry (age 73) and Anne Petty Countess Kerry.
In 1743 [his son] John Conway Colthurst 2nd Baronet was born to John Colthurst 1st Baronet and [his wife] Charlotte Fitzmaurice.
In or after 1744 [his son] Nicholas Colthurst 3rd Baronet was born to John Colthurst 1st Baronet and [his wife] Charlotte Fitzmaurice.
In 1751 John Colthurst 1st Baronet was elected MP Doneraile which seat he held until 1760.
In 1761 John Colthurst 1st Baronet was elected MP Youghal which seat he held until 1768.
In 1769 John Colthurst 1st Baronet was elected MP Castlemartyr which seat he held until 1775.
On 03 Aug 1774 John Colthurst 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Colthurst of Ardum in County Cork.
On 19 Sep 1775 John Colthurst 1st Baronet died. His son [his son] John Conway Colthurst 2nd Baronet (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Colthurst of Ardum in County Cork.