Sir John Anstruther, 2nd Baronet

Sir John Anstruther, 2nd Baronet (27 December 1718 – 4 July 1799) was a Scottish politician.

He served as Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs from 1766–1774, 1780–1783 and 1790–1793.

He succeeded his father as a baronet in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 27 September 1753. He married Janet Fall,[1] Queen of the Gypsies, second daughter of James Fall, on 4 October 1750.

References

  1. Reynolds, Sir Joshua. "Lady Anstruther". Tate.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Sir Henry Erskine, Bt
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs
17661774
Succeeded by
Philip Anstruther
Preceded by
George Damer
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs
17801783
Succeeded by
John Anstruther
Preceded by
John Anstruther
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs
17901793
Succeeded by
Robert Anstruther
Baronetage of Nova Scotia
Preceded by
John Anstruther
Baronet
(of Anstruther)
17531799
Succeeded by
Philip Anstruther-Paterson


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