Summary
Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner (14 March 1826 – 18 August 1881),[1] known as Frederick Polhill until 1853, was a British Conservative politician.
Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Bedford | |
| In office 3 February 1874 – 1 April 1880 Serving with Samuel Whitbread | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Whitbread James Howard |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Whitbread Charles Magniac |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 March 1826 |
| Died | 18 August 1881 (aged 55) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Emma Frances Barron (m. 1852) |
| Children | Arthur Twistleton Polhill-Turner Cecil Henry Polhill-Turner |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Polhill Frances Margarette Deakin |
| Residence(s) | Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire |
Political career edit
After three unsuccessful attempts in April 1859, June 1859 and 1868, Polhill-Turner was elected MP for Bedford in 1874, but was defeated at the next election in 1880.[2][3]
Military career edit
Polhill-Turner served in the 6th Dragoon Guards - also known as the Carabiniers - and in 1848 became a captain. He then retired in 1852. In 1860, he became Captain of the Duke of Manchester's Mounted Volunteers.[3]
Family edit
Polhill-Turner was the son of former Bedford MP, Frederick Polhill and Frances Margaretta Deakin. In 1852, he married Emily Frances Barron, daughter of Henry Barron and Anna-Leigh Guy Page-Turner. They were parents to Cecil Polhill and Arthur Polhill. He assumed the additional surname of Turner in 1853.[3][4]
Other activities edit
Polhill-Turner was also a Justice of the Peace and, in 1855, became High Sheriff of Bedfordshire.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "B" (part 2)
- ^ Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
- ^ a b c d "The Polhill Family History". All Saints' Church, Renhold. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Frederick Charles Polhill-Turner". The Peerage. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
External links edit
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Frederick Polhill-Turner