Henry Cadogan (1642 – 13 January 1713/14) of Liscartan, County Meath was an Irish barrister.
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Early life
Cadogan was the son of Maj. William Cadogan and Elizabeth Roberts. His father was born at Dunster, Somerset to an old Pembrokeshire family. He served with Oliver Cromwell in Ireland, and was rewarded for his services with the estate of Liscarton, where Henry grew up. Henry also acquired lands in County Limerick.
His paternal grandfather was Henry Cadogan of Llanbetter, a grandson of Thomas Cadogan, of Dunster, who claimed descent from the ancient princes of Wales (called Cadwgan ap Elystan Glodrydd "The Renowned", Prince of Fferreg, of Dol-y-Gaer, Breconshire).
Career
Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he was a barrister and also High Sheriff of Meath in 1700. Unlike his eldest son William, he did not play a leading part in public life.