LOWTHER

Gorges (1 son of Gorges Lowther of Lowther lodge, Dublin, d. 1785). b. 1769; cornet 5 dragoon guards 31 May 1787; M.P. Ratoath, co. Meath in Irish parliament 1790 to the Union 1800; sold his seat Kilrue, co. Meath; author of Brief observations on the present state of the Waldenses and upon their actual sufferings 1821; Gerald, a tale of conscience 2 vols. 1840; Abjurations from popery with introductory matter on the errors of the church of Rome 1847. d. Hampton hall, Somerset 23 Feb. 1854. G.M. xli 535 (1854); Proceedings in King’s Bench in the King v. G. Lowther for libel on J. T. Batt 1805.