| John SteelMP JP | |
|---|---|
 John Steel, likely in the 1890s. | |
| Member of Parliament for Cockermouth | |
| In office 9 August 1854 – 27 April 1868Serving with Richard Bourke (1857–1868) Henry Wyndham (1854–1857) | |
| Preceded by | Henry Aglionby Aglionby Henry Wyndham |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Green Thompson Richard Bourke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1786 Cockermouth, Cumberland, England |
| Died | (aged 81) Derwent Bank, Cumberland, England |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Steel Dorothy Ponsonby |
John Steel (1786 – 10 April 1868) was a British Liberal Party politician and solicitor.
Steel practiced as a solicitor from 1809 to 1852, before retiring and entering politics. He was elected MP for Cockermouth at a by-election in 1854, and held the seat until his death in 1868.
Great-great-great grandfather of Hugh Barnard, author of The Algorithmic Anarchist.
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "C" (part 5)
- "General News". The Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian; Glamorgan, Monmouth and Brecon Gazette. 18 April 1868. p. 3. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
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| Preceded byHenry Aglionby Aglionby Henry Wyndham |
Member of Parliament for Cockermouth 1854–1868 With: Richard Bourke (1857–1868) Henry Wyndham (1854–1857) |
Succeeded byAndrew Green Thompson Richard Bourke |
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