John Corry
Irish politician (1667–1726)
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Colonel John Corry (8 January 1667 – 11 November 1726)[1] was an Irish politician.[2]
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John Corry | |
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Colonel John Corry, MP, by Thomas Pooley | |
| Member of the Parliament of Ireland for Enniskillen | |
| In office 1711–1713 | |
| Member of the Parliament of Ireland for County Fermanagh | |
| In office 1719–1726 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 January 1667 |
| Died | 11 November 1726 (aged 59) |
| Alma mater | Kilkenny College Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was the son of Colonel James Corry and his first wife Sarah Anketill, daughter of Captain Oliver Anketill.[3] Corry was educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College Dublin.[4] Corry became High Sheriff of Fermanagh in 1711.[5] In the same year, he contested successfully a by-election for Enniskillen and was a member of the Irish House of Commons until 1713.[1] In 1719, Corry was returned for County Fermanagh, the same constituency his father had represented before, and held that position until his death in 1726.[1]
On 7 February 1702, he married Sarah Leslie, daughter of William Leslie.[6] They had four daughters and four sons.[2] His only surviving son Leslie was a Member of Parliament for Killybegs.[1]