John Dove Harris (1809 – 20 November 1878) was an English Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1857 and 1874.

John Dove Harris
Member of Parliament
for Leicester
In office
1857–1859
Serving with John Biggs
Preceded by
Succeeded by
  • John Biggs
  • Joseph William Noble
Member of Parliament
for Leicester
In office
1865–1874
Serving with Peter Alfred Taylor
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born1809
Died20 November 1878(1878-11-20) (aged 68–69)
NationalityBritish
Political partyLiberal
SpouseEmma Shirley

Harris was the son of Richard Harris former MP for Leicester and his wife Fanny Dove, daughter of William Dove of Moulton, Northamptonshire. He was Mayor of Leicester in 1850 and in 1856. He was a Deputy Lieutenant and J.P. for Leicestershire, and a J.P. for Leicester.[1]

In 1857 Harris was elected Member of Parliament for Leicester but lost the seat in 1859. He stood unsuccessfully in 1861 but was re-elected as MP for Leicester at the 1865 general election. He held the seat until 1874.[2]

Harris died at the age of 69.

Harris married Emma Shirley, daughter of George Shirley of Tamworth in 1831.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Leicester
18571859
With: John Biggs
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Leicester
18651874
With: Peter Alfred Taylor
Succeeded by