John Craufurd
Biography
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Son of Patrick Craufurd of Drumsoy (d. 1733) and Jane Craufurd, 2nd daughter of Archibald Craufurd, 15th of Auchenames. Brother of Patrick Craufurd. He achieved the rank of Lieut-General in the army and became Governor of the Island of Minorca, on which he died. He was probably the John Craufurd who was in 1761 MP for Berwickshire.
Life with James Boswell
On January 10, 1763, then on a visit to Lady Northumberland, Boswell mentions having visited Patrick Craufurd on the preceeding day, referring to P.C. as "a brother of General Craufurd's".
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John Craufurd is mentioned in:
- London Journal 1762-1763
