John Upton of Lupton in Devon was four times elected Member of Parliament for Dartmouth at various times between 1625 and 1641.
Background
The ancient family of Upton originated at the Cornish manor of Upton. A notable member of this family was Nicholas Upton (c1400–1457), English cleric, Precentor of Salisbury, and writer on heraldry and the art of war. Before inheriting Lupton this branch of the family were seated at Puslinch.
John Upton was born and baptised at Weare Giffard, North Devon, the 3rd son and heir of Arthur Upton of Lupton, in the parish of Brixham, South Devon, and his wife Gertrude Fortescue (d1598) daughter of Hugh Fortescue of Filleigh and Weare Giffard.
Career
He was re-elected Member of Parliament for Dartmouth in 1626 and 1628 and sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years. In April 1640, Upton was re-elected Member of Parliament for Dartmouth in the Short Parliament. He was re-elected for the Long Parliament in November 1640, but died the following year.
Membership
Short Parliament; Useless Parliament. 2nd Parliament of King Charles I]
A notable member of this family was Nicholas Upton (c1400–1457), English cleric, Precentor of Salisbury, and writer on heraldry and the art of war. In 1625, he was elected Member of Parliament for Dartmouth.