Cuthbert Ellison

Cuthbert Ellison (12 July 1783 – 13 June 1860)^[1] was a British Whig politician.

He inherited his father's estate aged 15. He was educated at Harrow School and Christ's College, Cambridge.^[2] He became a Gateshead borough holder in 1809, governor of the Gateshead Dispensary in 1839, and president in 1841.

He was elect as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Newcastle upon Tyne at the 1812 general election and held the seat until he stood down at the 1830 general election.^[3] His generous contributions helped fund Gateshead buildings such as Trinity Chapel and St Mary’s Church amongst other charitable donations. He lived in Gateshead Park (Park House) until 1825 when he moved to Hebburn Hall. He died in London in 1860.^[2]

Family

His daughter Sarah Caroline, married Walter James, 1st Baron Northbourne. Another daughter, Isabella Caroline, married George Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon.

References

^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "M" (part 3)
^ ^a ^b Ellison, Cuthbert in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
^ Stooks Smith, Henry. (1973) [1844-1850]. Craig, F. W. S.. ed. The Parliaments of England (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 246. ISBN 0-900178-13-2.

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