NESBITT, Arnold (?1721-79), of West Wickham, Kent and Icklesham, nr. Winchelsea, Suss.

Constituency	Dates
Mitchell	27 Jan. 1753
Winchelsea	1754
Cricklade	1761
Winchelsea	15 Jan. 1770
Cricklade	1774 – 7 Apr. 1779
Winchelsea	1774 – Sept. 1774

Family and Education

b. ?1721, 3rd s. of Thomas Nesbitt of Grangemore, co. Westmeath by Jane, da., and h. of Arnold Crosby of Lismore, co. Cavan. m. 28 Nov. 1758, Susannah, da. of Ralph Thrale, sis. of Henry Thrale, M.P., s.p. at least 2s. illegit.

Address

Main residences: West Wickham, Kent; Icklesham, nr. Winchelsea, Suss.

biography text

Arnold Nesbitt was apprenticed to his uncle, Albert Nesbitt, an eminent London merchant, became his partner, and succeeded to his business, his Winchelsea property and his seat in 1753. He was classed as a government supporter in 1754. He died 7 Apr. 1779.

Author

E.C.

Volume

Commons 1715-1754