John Arscott (died 1778)

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John Arscott (c.1718-88), of Tetcott, Devon, was an English Member of Parliament.

He was a son of Arthur Arscott, MP for Tiverton. He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Ashburton 1741–1754. [1]

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References

  1. "ARSCOTT, John (C.1718-88), of Tetcott, Devon. | History of Parliament Online".