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Joshua Westhead

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Joshua Proctor Brown Westhead (April 15, 1807–July 8, 1877) was a British politician. He was elected as a Liberal MP for Knaresborough from 1847 to 1852.

Political career

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He returned to the Commons as MP for City of York from 1857 to 1865, and again from 1868 until he resigned in 1871 by becoming Steward of the Manor of Northstead.

Marriage and Children

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In 1828 he married Betsy Chapell (1807-1888), daughter of George Royle Chapell of Nelson house. together they had four children.

  • George Edward Westhead (July 19, 1829-February 8

, 1872)

  • Adelaide Westhead ( November 1, 1830-January 21, 1885). Married the 29th Baron of Kingsale.
  • Marcus Westhead (February 7, 1834-1897)
  • Thomas Westhead (April 7, 1837-July 12, 1861)

References

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Knaresborough
18471852
With: William Lascelles to 1851
Thomas Collins 1851–52
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for City of York
18571865
With: John George Smyth
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for City of York
18681871
With: James Lowther
Succeeded by