Samuel Elias Sawbridge
Samuel Elias Sawbridge (7 January 1769 - 27 May 1850) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of Great Britain and then of the United Kingdom from 1796 to 1797 and in 1807.
Sawbridge was the eldest son of John Sawbridge of Olantigh and his wife Anne Stephenson, daughter of Sir William Stephenson. His father was Lord Mayor of London in 1775 and MP for Hythe and the City of London.[1]
Sawbridge was elected Member of Parliament for Canterbury in 1796 but his election was declared void on 2 March 1797. He was re-elected on 10 March 1797 but was unseated on petition on 12 May 1797. He was MP for Canterbury again from February 1807 to May 1807.[2]
Sawbridge died in May 1850, aged 81.
Sawbridge married Elizabeth Ellis, daughter of Brabazon Ellis of Wyddial Hall, Hertfordshire.[1] His son John was Member of Parliament for Wareham for many years.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Mr Samuel Sawbridge
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Gipps Sir John Honywood, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Canterbury 1796 - 2 March 1797 With: John Baker |
Succeeded by Election declared void 2 Mar 1797 |
| Preceded by Election declared void 2 Mar 1797 |
Member of Parliament for Canterbury 10 March 1797 - 12 May 1797 With: John Baker |
Succeeded by Sir John Honywood, Bt George Gipps |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by John Baker James Simmons |
Member of Parliament for Canterbury February–May 1807 With: John Baker |
Succeeded by John Baker Edward Taylor |