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- ↑ Walker, B. M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.
- ↑ "Members returned to serve in this present Parliament" (PDF). The Edinburgh Gazette. No. 2391. Crown Office. 21 May 1816. p. 158.
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