Gilbert Hewson (died 1951) was an Irish politician. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as an Independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick constituency at the June 1927 general election.[1] He lost his seat at the September 1927 general election and was an unsuccessful candidate at the 1932 general election.[2]
Gilbert Hewson | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1927 – September 1927 | |
| Constituency | Limerick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | 1951 County Limerick, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
He died at his home at Lough House, Ballyengland, Askeaton.[3]
Family edit
The son of John B. Hewson, of Castle Hewson, Askeaton, County Limerick, Gilbert Hewson was a barrister, and served as a member of Limerick County Council for many years.[3] A son, Maurice Hewson, was a former district commissioner and member of the British colonial administration of the Gold Coast.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Gilbert Hewson". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
- ^ "Gilbert Hewson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
- ^ a b Irish Independent, 5 March 1951.
- ^ a b The Irish Times, 24 February 1998.
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