UK Elections Info

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Born: 13 June 1830, Leith, Midlothian

Died: 23 October 1924

son of Rev James Grant

son of Jessie Ann Campbell

husband of Elizabeth Ann Townsend

Leith High School

Edinburgh University

Merchant

29 January 1878		Leith District of Burghs	Liberal Party	4,929	73.38
April 1880		Leith District of Burghs	Liberal Party	Unopposed