William George Mount
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William George Mount (July 18, 1824 – January 14, 1906) was a British Conservative politician and first Member of Parliament for the Newbury constituency.
The son of William Mount of Wasing Place, Berkshire, he became a magistrate in 1851, and High Sheriff in 1877. He was narrowly elected in the general election of 1885, beating his Liberal opponent by 202 votes. He was chairman of Quarter Sessions from 1887 to 1902, and was the first Chairman of Berkshire County Council from 1889 to 1906.
He served as MP for Newbury for 15 years until standing down at the 1900 general election.
Married on August 28, 1862 to Marianne Clutterbuck (d. September 19, 1928), daughter of Robert Clutterbuck and wife, parents to Sir William Mount, 1st Baronet.
He is the Great-Great Grandfather of Current Conservative Party Leader David Cameron MP.
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Member of Parliament for Newbury 1885—1900 |
Succeeded by William Arthur Mount |
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