Joshua Proctor Brown Westhead (April 15, 1807–July 8, 1877) was a British politician. He was elected as a Liberal MP for Knaresborough from 1847 to 1852.
Political career
He returned to the Commons as MP for City of York from 1857 to 1865, and again from 1868 until he resigned in 1871 by becoming Steward of the Manor of Northstead.
Marriage and Children
In 1828 he married Betsy Chapell (1807-1888), daughter of George Royle Chapell of Nelson house. together they had four children.
- George Edward Westhead (July 19, 1829-February 8
, 1872)
- Adelaide Westhead ( November 1, 1830-January 21, 1885). Married the 29th Baron of Kingsale.
- Marcus Westhead (February 7, 1834-1897)
- Thomas Westhead (April 7, 1837-July 12, 1861)
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| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded byWilliam Busfeild Ferrand Andrew Lawson |
Member of Parliament for Knaresborough 1847 – 1852 With: William Lascelles to 1851 Thomas Collins 1851–52 |
Succeeded byJohn Dent Dent Basil Thomas Woodd |
| Preceded byWilliam Milner John George Smyth |
Member of Parliament for City of York 1857 – 1865 With: John George Smyth |
Succeeded byGeorge Leeman James Lowther |
| Preceded byGeorge Leeman James Lowther |
Member of Parliament for City of York 1868 – 1871 With: James Lowther |
Succeeded byJames Lowther George Leeman |
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