John Middleton (1678-1739)

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John Middleton (16781739) was a Scottish politician and Member of Parliament who was burgess of Aberdeen Burghs in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Middleton was elected burgess of Aberdeen three times and served as burgess almost continuously from 1713 and 1739 although his leadership dwindled in 1715, and 1722 when he stepped down for several weeks.

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
William Livingston
Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs
1713–1715
Succeeded by
James Erskine
Preceded by
James Erskine
Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs
1715–1722
Succeeded by
William Kerr
Preceded by
William Kerr
Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs
1722–1739
Succeeded by
John Maule