Thomas Johnes (died 1780)
Thomas Johnes (c. 1721–1780) was a Welsh politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1777 and 1780.
Johnes was the eldest son of Thomas Johnes, MP, of
After his marriage, Johnes lived in Herefordshire, but was active in politics in Cardiganshire for many years. His family was
In the 1760s Johnes remodelled Croft Castle in the
In the 1774 general election Johnes was defeated at Radnorshire while his son Thomas successfully (but only after a petition) contested Cardigan Boroughs. Johnes senior was however returned unopposed for Radnorshire at the by-election on 27 July 1777 caused by the sitting member's death. During his three years in Parliament he supported the North ministry and in 1779 was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire.[1]
Johnes died in May 1780. His son Thomas succeeded him as MP for Radnorshire.[1]