Perceval, John, Earl, 1683-1748

Sir John Perceval, Earl of Egmont (1683-1748) was the first president of the Trustees of Georgia. He was born in county Cork, Ireland and was educated at Westminster School in London and at Magdalen College in Oxford. In 1703, he was elected to the Irish House of Commons for County Cork. He was elected to the British House of commons for Harwich in 1727, a position he held until 1734. In 1733, Perceval was made the Earl of Egmont in Ireland.

From the description of Earl of Egmont list of early settlers of Georgia, ca. 1743. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 173482499

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