Gilbert Yarde

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Gilbert Yarde (1673-1707), of Bradley and Sharpham, Devon, was an English Member of Parliament (MP).

He was a Member of the Parliament of England for Ashburton 1705 - December 1707. He was the cousin of Ashburton MP, Edward Yarde. [1]

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References

  1. "YARDE, Gilbert (1673-1707), of Bradley and Sharpham, Devon | History of Parliament Online".