He was also Lieutenant - colonel of the 1st Battalion Westmorland Rifle Volunteers and author of The necessary legislation for incorporating Trades Unions .
He was mayor of Kendal six times and a J.P. for Kendal and for Westmorland .
mayor was also mayor     of the 1st Battalion Westmorland Rifle Volunteers and author of The necessary legislation for incorporating Trades Unions .
He was mayor of Kendal six times and a J.P. for Kendal and for Westmorland .