John Henderson (Durham MP)

John Henderson (2 May 1807 – 4 April 1884)[1] was an English businessman and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1864 to 1874.

For other people named John Henderson, see John Henderson (disambiguation).

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[2]

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.[3]

Henderson married Hannah Chipchase, daughter of Alderman Thomas Chipchase, of Durham in 1840.[2]

References
  1. Debrett gives his year of birth incorrectly as 1811 but has correct day month according to St Mary's Durham register
  2. Debretts House of Commons and the Judicial Bench 1870
  3. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "D" (part 4)


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