Joshua Westhead

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

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

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

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Knaresborough
1847 – 1852
With: William Lascelles to 1851
Thomas Collins 1851–52 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for City of York
1857 – 1865
With: John George Smyth 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for City of York
1868 – 1871
With: James Lowther 		Succeeded by


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