William Brocklehurst (politician, born 1851) facts for kids
William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst was born on May 18, 1851, and passed away on June 27, 1929. He was an important businessman and a politician from the Liberal Party. He came from Macclesfield in Cheshire, England. William served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the UK Parliament, from 1906 to 1918.
Early Life and Education
William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst was the son of William Coare Brocklehurst, who was also a Member of Parliament (MP). William received a good education. He attended Cheltenham College, which is a well-known school. After that, he went on to study at Magdalen College, Oxford, one of the famous colleges at Oxford University.
Business and Community Roles
After his education, William became a leader in his family's business. This company, called Brocklehurst and Son, made silk. He was a "senior partner," meaning he was one of the main people running the business.
Besides his business work, William was also involved in his community.
- He was a lieutenant-colonel in the Cheshire Yeomanry. This was a local military group, similar to a reserve army unit.
- He was a member of the Cheshire County Council. This council helped manage local services and decisions in Cheshire.
- He also served as a justice of the peace for Cheshire. This role meant he helped with local law and order, dealing with minor legal matters.
Political Career
William Brocklehurst Brocklehurst followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a politician. In the general election of 1906, he was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Macclesfield area of Cheshire. He won this election against the person who was already the MP, who belonged to the Unionist Party. This was a special win because his father had held the same seat before him.
William was re-elected two more times. He won again in the January 1910 election and then once more in the December 1910 election. He continued to serve in Parliament until the 1918 general election. At that time, he decided not to run for election again and stepped down from his role as an MP.
