William John Lysley
William John Lysley (1791 – 1873) was M.P. for Chippenham, Wiltshire, England from 1859 to 1865.[1]
Early life and career
Lysley was born on 12 December 1791, the son of William Lysley and Ann (née Barker).[2]
He was admitted as a barrister by Inner Temple and in 1828 married Caroline Marshall, daughter of John Marshall of Ardwick House, Lancaster.[2][3]
In 1851 Lysley was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.[4] He also held the offices of Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace; he lived at Mimwood, Hertfordshire and Pewsham, Wiltshire.
In the General Election of April 28, 1859, Lysley was elected as the second member for Chippenham as a Liberal.[1]
He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries until his death.[5]
Legacy
Lysley and his wife had four children, Caroline Gertrude (d. 1879), Sarah Maria (d. 1870), William Gerard (13 June 1831 - 6 Oct 1887) and Warine Bayley Marshall.[2]
His name lives on in Chippenham in the name of the Lysley Arms public house at Pewsham.
References
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External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by William John Lysley
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Chippenham with Richard Penruddocke Long 1859–1865 |
Succeeded by Sir John Neeld, Bt Gabriel Goldney |
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| Preceded by | High Sheriff of Hertfordshire 1851 |
Succeeded by Wynn Ellis |
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