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

He returned to the Commons as MP for

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)

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