Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1st Baron Lismore
Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1st Baron Lismore (7 January 1741 – 12 July 1797) was an Irish politician and peer.
O'Callaghan was the son of Thomas O'Callaghan and Sarah Davis. He served in the Irish House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Fethard between 1768 and 1785.[1] On 27 June 1785 he was made Baron Lismore, of Shanbally in the Peerage of Ireland, and assumed his seat in the Irish House of Lords.[2]
He married Frances Ponsonby, daughter of John Ponsonby and Lady Elizabeth Cavendish, on 13 December 1774. he was succeeded in his title by his eldest son, Cornelius O'Callaghan, who was created Viscount Lismore in 1806. Another son was the British Army officer, Sir Robert O'Callaghan. One of Lord Lismore's daughters, Louisa, married William Cavendish.
References
- ↑ E. M. Johnston-Liik, MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800 (Ulster Historical Foundation, 2006), p.112 (Retrieved 1 June 2016).
- ↑ E. M. Johnston-Liik, MPs in Dublin: Companion to History of the Irish Parliament, 1692-1800 (Ulster Historical Foundation, 2006), p.112 (Retrieved 1 June 2016).
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cornelius O'Callaghan Stephen Moore |
Member of Parliament for Fethard 1768 – 1785 With: John Croker (1768-1776) David Walsh (1776-1783) Thomas Barton (1783-1785) |
Succeeded by Daniel Gahan Thomas Barton |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| New creation | Baron Lismore 1785–1797 |
Succeeded by Cornelius O'Callaghan |