Mr. Alexander Swanston, J.P. and D.L., county of Cork, formerly M.P. for Bandon, died on the 24th ult., aged seventy three. He was of Scottish parentage, being son of Mr. Peter Swanston, of Highlaws, Ayton, Berwickshire, but was long connected with Ireland. For several years he managed the Bandon estates of the Duke of Devonshire, and in 1874 was returned to Parliament by Bandon, on the Liberal interest. He continued to sit until 1880.
Source: The Illustrated London News, July 8, 1882, p.50