Peter Bettesworth (1670–1738) was an MP for Petersfield during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was the son of Peter Bettesworth of

Chidden Chidden is a Hamlet (place), hamlet in Hampshire, England. It is in the parish of Hambledon, Hampshire, Hambledon north of Hambledon village, and is a former tithing of the parish.'The parish of Hambledon', in A History of the County of Hampshir ...

and Elizabeth née Roberts. In 1673 he married Sandys, daughter of

Sir James Worsley, 5th Baronet Sir James Worsley 5th Baronet (1672–1756) of Pylewell Park, Hampshire was a British landowner and politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons between 1696 and 1741. He tended to support whichever administration was in power ...

: They had one son. After his time as MP he pursued a military career. His last post was as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.World Statesmen
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