1. Acheson, Archibald 2nd Earl of Gosford, b. 1 Aug 1776, St Marylebone, Middlesex, England , d. 27 Mar 1849, Markethill Mullaghbrack County Armagh Ireland (Age 72 years)
Arthur Acheson 1st Earl of Gosford was educated at Trinity College Dublin University Dublin County Dublin Ireland.
He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Old Leighlin between 1783 and 1790.
He succeeded to the title of 7th Baronet Acheson of Gosford co. Haddington [N.S. 1628] on 5 September 1790.
He succeeded to the title of 2nd Viscount Gosford of Market Hill co. Armagh [I. 1785] on 5 September 1790.
He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Gosford of Market Hill co. Armagh [I. 1776] on 5 September 1790.
He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) [Ireland] in 1793.
He was created 1st Earl of Gosford [Ireland] on 1 February 1806.