biography text
Craster was returned for Weobley by his wife’s cousin Lord Weymouth. He was classed by Dupplin in 1754 as ‘pro’. No vote or speech by him is reported. He did not stand in 1761 and died 31 Dec. 1763.
CRASTER, John (?1697-1763), of Craster, Alnwick, Northumb.
| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Weobley | 1754 |
Family and Education
b. ?1697, 1st s. of John Craster of Craster by Mary, da, of John Ayton of Fawside, co. Dur. educ. Merton, Oxf. 4 July 1712, aged 15; C.C.C. Oxf.; G. Inn 1716, called 1721. m. Jan. 1727, Catherine, da. of Col. Henry Villiers, 3s. 2da.
Offices Held
Bencher, G. Inn 1742; lt.-gov. Tynemouth castle.
Address
Main residence: Craster, Alnwick, Northumb.
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