John Middleton

Who was John Middleton?

Brigadier-General John Middleton was a British politician. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1713 to 1739, although not continuously.

He was the sixth son of George Middleton DD, and grandson of Alexander Middleton, both of whom served as Principal of King's College, Aberdeen. His younger brother Robert was father of Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham.

He obtained a commission in the Army in the reign of King William III, and was promoted to the rank of captain in 1706. He served in Spain in the War of the Spanish Succession, and also on board the fleet, where his company was employed as marines. He was many years an officer in the 25th Regiment of Foot, in which corps he rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and he was promoted to the rank of colonel in 1711. He commanded the 25th Regiment in Scotland under the Duke of Argyll during the rebellion of the Earl of Mar, and in 1721 he was rewarded with the colonelcy of that corps. He commanded the 25th until 29 May 1732, when he was removed to the 13th Regiment of Foot. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general in 1735.