John James Maxwell, 2nd Earl of Farnham (5 February 1760 – 23 July 1823) was an Irish Representative peer and politician.
He was the son of Barry Maxwell, 1st Earl of Farnham and Margaret King. In 1784, he married Grace Cuffe, daughter of Thomas Cuffe, however, they had no children. He succeeded as 2nd Earl of Farnham, 2nd Viscount Farnham and 4th Baron Farnham on the 7 October 1800.
Maxwell sat as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Cavan Borough from 1780 until 1783 and again from 1793 until 1800. He was elected a representative peer on the 2 March 1816. On his death in 1823, the Earldom and the Viscountcy became extinct, whilst the Barony passed to his cousin John Maxwell-Barry
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
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| Preceded by Hon. Barry Maxwell George Montgomery |
Member of
Parliament for Cavan
Borough 1780 – 1783 With: George Montgomery |
Succeeded by George Montgomery Charles Stewart |
| Preceded by Charles Stewart Francis Saunderson |
Member of
Parliament for Cavan
Borough 1793 – 1800 With: Charles Stewart |
Succeeded by Charles Stewart Nathaniel Sneyd |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Glandore |
Representative Peer for
Ireland 1816 – 1823 |
Succeeded by The Lord Carbery |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by Barry Maxwell |
Earl of
Farnham 1800 – 1823 |
Extinct |
| Viscount
Farnham 1800 – 1823 |
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| Baron
Farnham 1800 – 1823 |
Succeeded by John Maxwell-Barry |
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  | Cavan County Museum - The Farnham Gallery - Cavan County Museum - Farnham |
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