About George Barham
Lived 1836 – 1913 (aged 76). George Barham was a British businessperson and politician.
Sir George Barham (22 November 1836 – 16 November 1913) was an English businessman and founder of the Express Country Milk Company , later to become Express Dairies. He is sometimes described as the father of the British dairying industry.
Barham married Margaret Rainey and they had two sons, she died in 1906. He owned two estates at Wadhurst in Sussex and 1895 he stood for the Unionist party in the 1895 general election at West Islington but was not elected.
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Who was George Barham?
British businessman (1836-1913)
When was George Barham born?
George Barham was born on 22 November 1836 in Strand.
When did George Barham die?
George Barham died on 16 November 1913 in Wadhurst.
What was George Barham's occupation?
George Barham was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was George Barham?
George Barham was British.
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