George Gavin

Major George Gavin (1810 – 23 October 1880)[1] was an Irish Independent Irish Party[2] and Liberal politician.

George Gavin MP
Member of Parliament for Limerick City
In office 5 May 1859 – 9 February 1874 Serving with Isaac Butt (1871–1874) Francis William Russell (1859–1871)
Preceded by	James Spaight Francis William Russell
Succeeded by	Isaac Butt Richard O'Shaughnessy
In office 15 February 1858 – 10 May 1858 Serving with Francis William Russell
Preceded by	James O'Brien Francis William Russell
Succeeded by	James Spaight Francis William Russell
Personal details
Born	1810
Died	23 October 1880 (aged 70)
Nationality	Irish
Political party	Liberal
Other political affiliations	Independent Irish

Gavin was first elected MP as an Independent Irish representative for Limerick City at a by-election in February 1858[2] but was unseated under three months later due to bribery through his agent.[3]

He was re-elected for the seat as Liberal representative in 1859 and held the seat until he stood down in 1874.[4]

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "L" (part 3)
2. "Gavin and Ball". Kilkenny Journal, and Leinster Commercial and Literary Advertiser. County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. 24 January 1858. p. 4. Retrieved 25 February 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
3. "Limerick Election". Westmeath Independent. County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland. 15 May 1858. p. 4. Retrieved 25 February 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
4. Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Major George Gavin