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Benjamin Burton (1736–1763) was an Irish politician.

He was the eldest son of Benjamin Burton (1709-67).

Burton was born in Dublin and educated at Eton and Trinity College Dublin.

Burgh represented County Sligo from 1757 until 1761, and Boyle from 1761 until his death.

References

1. "A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland" Bernard,B; Fox-Davies,A.C p90: London; Harrison & Sons; 1912
2. "Burton, William Henry | Dictionary of Irish Biography". www.dib.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
3. Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860), George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p. 118: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
4. Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons. Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.

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