About John Henderson
Lived 1807 – 1884 (aged 76). John Henderson was a British politician.
John Henderson (2 May 1807 – 4 April 1884) was an English businessman and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1864 to 1874.
Henderson was the son of Gilbert Henderson of Durham, and his wife Ann Robinson. He was educated at the Grammar School, Durham. He was a carpet manufacturer and coal owner. He was a Deputy Lieutenant and J.P. for County Durham
Henderson was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for City of Durham at a by-election in 1864. He held the seat until 1874.
Henderson married Hannah Chipchase, daughter of Alderman Thomas Chipchase, of Durham in 1840.
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Who was John Henderson?
English businessman and Liberal politician, lived 1807–1884
When was John Henderson born?
John Henderson was born on 2 May 1807.
When did John Henderson die?
John Henderson died on 4 April 1884.
What was John Henderson's occupation?
John Henderson was a politician.
What nationality was John Henderson?
John Henderson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Henderson (Durham MP)
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