Custos Rotulorum of Donegal

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The Custos Rotulorum of Donegal was the highest civil officer in County Donegal.

Incumbents

For later custodes rotulorum, see Lord Lieutenant of Donegal.

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References

  1. Collins, Arthur. Collins's Peerage of England. p. 202.
  2. Kimber, Edward. The Peerage of Ireland. p. 79.
  3. "CLEMENTS, Nathaniel, Visct. Clements (1768-1854)". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 1 August 2013.