John Gauntlett

John Gauntlett (c. 1643 – 14 April 1719) was an English Tory politician. He sat as MP for Wilton from 1695 till 1702 and 28 November 1702 till 1708.

Family and education He was the oldest son of William Gauntlett (died 1690) and Margery. He married Margaret (died 1674) and they had one son (who predeceased him) and two daughters (who predeceased him).

Later life In 1716, he resigned his clerkship of the signet though he remained employed in the Privy Council office. He died on 14 April 1719 and was buried at Netherhampton. He left his estate to his nephew and godson, Gauntlett Fry.