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Benjamin Burton (1709–1767) was an Irish politician.

Burton was born in Dublin and educated at Eton and Trinity College, Dublin.

Burton represented Knocktopher from 1741 until 1760 and County Carlow from 1761 until his death. He was Commissioner of Revenue for Ireland and a Privy Councillor.

References

1. "A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland" Bernard,B p58: London; Harrison & Sons; 1899
2. Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860), George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p. 118: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
3. Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons. Cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.

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