Arthur Acheson, 1st Earl of Gosford

Arthur Acheson, 1st Earl of Gosford PC (14 January 1807), known as The Viscount Gosford between 1790 and 1806, was an Irish peer of Scottish descent and politician.

Early life Arthur Acheson was born . He was the eldest son of Archibald Acheson, 1st Viscount Gosford and his wife, the former Mary Richardson.

His paternal grandfather was Sir Arthur Acheson, 5th Baronet, and his maternal grandfather was John Richardson of Rich Hill.

Career Acheson was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Leighlin from 1783 until 1791.

Upon the death of his father in 1790, Arthur succeeded to the viscountcy. He was subsequently created Earl of Gosford in February 1806.

Personal life In 1774, Gosford married Millicent Pole, daughter of Lieutenant-General Edward Pole (who was descended from the Poles of Radbourne Hall in Derbyshire) and Olivia (née Walsh) Pole (a daughter and heiress of John Walsh of Ballykilcavan).

Lady Olivia Acheson (1775 –1863), who married Brig. Gen. Robert Bernard Sparrow of Brampton Park in 1797. Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford (1776–1849), who married Mary Sparrow, only daughter and heiress of Robert Sparrow of Worlingham Hall.

They were also the parents of two more sons, Arthur Acheson and Arthur Pole Acheson, who both died young. Lord Gosford died on 14 January 1807. His widow, Lady Gosford, died on 1 November 1825.