James Watney [SEP] date of death
James Watney
James Watney (18 December 1800–16 March 1884) was a brewer and landowner who resided at Haling Park, Croydon, and Beddington, Surrey. He was born to Daniel Watney (1771–1831) of Mitcham, Surrey and Mary Galpin (1771–1830), daughter of James Galpin (died 1789) of Mitcham, Surrey. He was the grandson of John Watney (1747–1814) and great-grandson of Daniel Watney (1705–1780) of Wimbledon, Surrey who was an ale conner.
Professional life.
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1871 East Surrey by-election
The East Surrey by-election of 1871 was fought on 26 August 1871[20 3]. The byelection was fought due to the Death of the incumbent MP of the Liberal Party, Charles Buxton. It was won by the Conservative candidate James Watney, Jr..