The 1872 West Cheshire by-election was contested on 17 February 1872 due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Tollemache. It was won by the unopposed[1] Conservative candidate Wilbraham Tollemache.
Notes and References
Book: Craig, F. W. S. . F. W. S. Craig . British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 . 1 . 1977 . Macmillan . London . 363.