1878 Truro by-election explained

The Truro by-election 1878 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons of the United Kingdom constituency of Truro on 26 September 1878.

Vacancy

The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Frederick Williams.^[1]

The result

It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Tremayne.^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: Funeral of the late Sir Frederick M Williams, Bart., MP. The Cornishman. 9. 12 September 1878. 6.
2. News: Truro Election. The Cornishman. 11. 3 October 1878. 7.