Major George Gavin (1810 – 23 October 1880)[1] was an Irish Independent Irish Party[2] and Liberal politician.
George Gavin | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Limerick City | |
| In office 5 May 1859 – 9 February 1874 | |
| Preceded by | James Spaight Francis William Russell |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Butt Richard O'Shaughnessy |
| In office 15 February 1858 – 10 May 1858 Serving with Francis William Russell | |
| Preceded by | James O'Brien Francis William Russell |
| Succeeded by | James Spaight Francis William Russell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1810 |
| Died | (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Independent Irish |
Gavin was first elected MP as an Independent Irish representative for Limerick City at a by-election in February 1858[2] but was unseated under three months later due to bribery through his agent.[3]
He was re-elected for the seat as Liberal representative in 1859 and held the seat until he stood down in 1874.[4]
He served as High Sheriff of Limerick City in 1857.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 3)
- ^ a b "Gavin and Ball". Kilkenny Journal, and Leinster Commercial and Literary Advertiser. County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. 24 January 1858. p. 4. Retrieved 25 February 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Limerick Election". Westmeath Independent. County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland. 15 May 1858. p. 4. Retrieved 25 February 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.