Benjamin Lester Lester

Benjamin Lester Lester (1779 – 1838[1]) was a British politician.

Lester was born in Poole and worked as a merchant, in the shipping trade with Newfoundland. He stood in an 1809 by-election in Poole, and won the seat as a Whig. He supported the abolition of slavery. He held his seat at each election until 1835, when he stood down.[2]

In 1815, Lester served as Mayor of Poole.[1]

References
  1. Cullingford, Cecil (2003). A History of Poole. Phillimore. p. 160. ISBN 9781860772672.
  2. Stenton, Michael (1976). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. 1. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 236. ISBN 0855272198.
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