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Benjamin Whitworth

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 24 May 1816, Manchester, Lancashire

Died: 24 September 1893

father of Thomas Whitworth

Mill Owner

Elections fought

17 July 1865		Drogheda	Liberal Party	291	77.60
21 November 1868		Drogheda	Liberal Party	365	68.48
25 January 1869 Petition - Benjamin Whitworth unseated and a new writ issued.
7 June 1869		Stafford	Liberal Party	943	44.54
5 February 1874		Drogheda	Liberal Party	274	49.10
29 April 1875		Kilkenny City	Liberal Party	307	56.43
18 February 1880 Resignation of Benjamin Whitworth in order to contest Drogheda.
2 March 1880		Drogheda	Liberal Party	382	67.85
31 March 1880		Drogheda	Liberal Party	Unopposed
25 November 1885		Lewisham	Liberal Party	3,019	41.57