LITTON

Edward (3 son of Edward Litton of Bally far moth, co. Dublin 1754–1808). b. Glasnevin, co. Dublin 1 Dec. 1787; ed. at Trin. coll. Dublin, B.A. 1808, M.A. 1832; gained five medals from historical soc. of univ. of Dublin; called to Irish bar Easter term 1811; leader of North-West circuit some years, retired 1833; made very large income at the Chancery bar; K.C. 13 July 1830; M.P. Cole raine 1837–42; a master of Irish court of chancery Jany. or Feb. 1843 to death; P.C. Ireland 1868; wrote three letters in T. Martin’s A plan for the settlement of the question of the sale and transfer of land 1862. d. 32 Merrion square, Dublin 22 Jany. 1870. Irish Law Times , iv 72–4, 554 (1870).