Joshua Westhead

British politician

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

Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs

External links

Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Joshua Westhead

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by William Busfeild Ferrand Andrew Lawson	Member of Parliament for Knaresborough 1847 – 1852 With: William Lascelles to 1851 Thomas Collins 1851–52	Succeeded by John Dent Dent Basil Thomas Woodd
Preceded by William Milner John George Smyth	Member of Parliament for City of York 1857 – 1865 With: John George Smyth	Succeeded by George Leeman James Lowther
Preceded by George Leeman James Lowther	Member of Parliament for City of York 1868 – 1871 With: James Lowther	Succeeded by James Lowther George Leeman