1847 Rye by-election

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The 1847 Rye by-election was held on 23 December 1847 at the town hall, Rye.[1] It was called after the death of the incumbent Herbert Barrett Curteis[2] (Whig).[3] His son Herbert Mascall Curteis,[4] also a Whig, was elected unopposed.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ From the LONDON GAZETTE, Friday, Dec. 24 > The Times (London, England), Saturday, Dec 25, 1847; pg. 4; Issue 19742
  2. ^ History of Parliament on-line
  3. ^ 'Births, Deaths, Marriages and Obituaries' The Standard (London, England), Wednesday, December 15, 1847; Issue 7286
  4. ^ National Archives
  5. ^ Multiple News Items. The Morning Post (London, England), Saturday, December 25, 1847; Issue 23104.
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