Thomas Leslie

Thomas Leslie ( 1701–1772), of Stenton, Fife, was a British Army officer and Scottish politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1734 and 1761.

Early life Leslie was the third son of John Leslie, 9th Earl of Rothes and his wife Lady Jean Hay, daughter of John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale He was educated privately and joined the army and was an ensign in the 26th Foot in 1717

Career Leslie's father who was sheriff at the 1722 British general election, returned his son for Dysart Burghs but it was a double return and the seat was awarded by the Commons to his opponent, Leslie was a lieutenant in the 2nd Dragoons in 1726 and was on half-pay in 1729. At the 1734 British general election, he was returned successfully as Member of Parliament for Dysart Burghs. He voted with the Opposition on the Spanish convention in 1739 and on the place bill in 1740. He did not stand at the 1741 British general election. In 1741 he became a captain in the 46th Foot and in October 1742 was appointed equerry to the Prince of Wales.

Family and legacy Leslie made a secret marriage in around 1753. He died on 17 March 1772 leaving a daughter. Family in carter Kentucky named after him