James Oakes (MP)
James Henry Porteous Oakes (1821–1901) was a British Conservative politician. James was the son of Henry Oakes and Maria Ann Porteus. Oakes was elected Conservative MP for Bury St Edmunds at a by-election in 1852—caused by the appointment of John Stuart as a Vice-Chancellor in the Court of Chancery—and held the seat until 1857 when he was defeated. References External links UK MPs 1852–1857 1821 births 1901 deaths Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies Politicians from Bury St Edmunds