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- Anthony_Upton_(judge) abstract "Anthony Upton (1656-1718) was an English born judge whose career was spent in Ireland. He was a close friend of the poet William King who spent much of his time at Upton's country house, Mountown. Upton was accused of neglecting his official duties, but he showed a notably enlightened attitude at the Carrickfergus witchcraft trials, where he urged the jury to acquit. Removed from the Bench in 1714, he returned to England where he committed suicide in 1718.".
- Anthony_Upton_(judge) comment "Anthony Upton (1656-1718) was an English born judge whose career was spent in Ireland. He was a close friend of the poet William King who spent much of his time at Upton's country house, Mountown. Upton was accused of neglecting his official duties, but he showed a notably enlightened attitude at the Carrickfergus witchcraft trials, where he urged the jury to acquit. Removed from the Bench in 1714, he returned to England where he committed suicide in 1718.".