William Brewer (MP)

William Brewer MP
Member of Parliament for Colchester
In office 18 November 1868 – 3 February 1874 Serving with Alexander Learmonth (1870–1874) John Gurdon Rebow (1868–1870)
Preceded by	John Gurdon Rebow Edward Karslake
Succeeded by	Alexander Learmonth Herbert Mackworth-Praed
Personal details
Born	1811
Died	3 November 1881(1881-11-03) (aged 69–70)
Nationality	British
Political party	Liberal

William Brewer (1811 – 3 November 1881)[1] was a British Liberal Party politician.

Brewer first stood for election at Colchester at a by-election in 1867 but was successful. He was then elected MP for the seat in 1868 but lost the seat at the next election in 1874.[2]

From 18 January 1878 to his death, Brewer was also a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works for the Vestry of St George Hanover Square.[3]

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "C" (part 5)
2. 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.
3. "Metropolitan Board of Works". The Times. 19 January 1878. p. 8.

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by William Brewer

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by John Gurdon Rebow Edward Karslake	Member of Parliament for Colchester 1868–1874 With: Alexander Learmonth (1870–1874) John Gurdon Rebow (1868–1870)	Succeeded by Alexander Learmonth Herbert Mackworth-Praed