John Charles Williams

John Charles Williams (30 April 1861 – 29 Mar 1939)[1] was an English Liberal Unionist[2] politician and a noted gardener at Caerhays Castle, Cornwall, where he grew rhododendrons.[3]

He was educated at Rugby School and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.[3]

He was elected at the 1892 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Truro, and held the seat until he stood down at the 1895 general election.[1][2] He was High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1888,[3] and Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall from 1918-36.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "T" (part 2)
  2. ^ a b Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1974]. British parliamentary election results 1885–1918 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. ISBN 0-900178-27-2. 
  3. ^ a b c d Williams, John Charles in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
William Bickford-Smith		 Member of Parliament for Truro
1892 – 1895		 Succeeded by
Edwin Durning-Lawrence