John Craufurd (c.1725–1764 ) was a British Army officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1761 and 1764.
He reported on the progress of the tour setting out for York "where I shall meet Lord Northumberland, and some others who are zealous to serve the infant corps.
From thence I shall go to Newcastle, where I have some friends, and will carry with me proper recommendations to Sir Walter Blackett, Mr. Ridley and others".
John Calcraft, regimental agent to the 85th Foot, wrote to Craufurd in September “I do mightily approve your Newcastle scheme as well as your Berwick intentions, and think with you secrecy is necessary there at present as to election intentions, though I would do all I could consistent therewith and avoiding for the present public declaration” Later, Craufurd by invitation from the mayor, burgesses and a majority of freemen secured his election for Berwick-upon-Tweed and declared himself a candidate.
Craufurd also became Lt-governor of Berwick in April 1764 apparently “till Guise (the governor) dies”.