George Gavin Explained

George Gavin
Office:Member of Parliament
for Limerick City
Term Start:5 May 1859
Term End:9 February 1874
Predecessor:James Spaight
Francis William Russell
Alongside:Isaac Butt (18711874)
Francis William Russell (1859–1871)
Successor:Isaac Butt
Richard O'Shaughnessy
Term Start2:15 February 1858
Term End2:10 May 1858
Predecessor2:James O'Brien
Francis William Russell
Alongside2:Francis William Russell
Successor2:James Spaight
Francis William Russell
Birth Date:1810
Nationality:Irish
Party:Liberal
Otherparty:Independent Irish

Major George Gavin (1810 – 23 October 1880) was an Irish Independent Irish Party[1] and Liberal politician.

Gavin was first elected MP as an Independent Irish representative for Limerick City at a by-election in February 1858[1] but was unseated under three months later due to bribery through his agent.[2]

He was re-elected for the seat as Liberal representative in 1859 and held the seat until he stood down in 1874.[3]

He served as High Sheriff of Limerick City in 1857.

Notes and References

  1. News: Gavin and Ball. 25 February 2018. Kilkenny Journal, and Leinster Commercial and Literary Advertiser. County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. 24 January 1858. 4. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  2. News: Limerick Election. 25 February 2018. Westmeath Independent. 15 May 1858. County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland. 4. British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  3. Book: Walker. B.M.. Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. 1978. Royal Irish Academy. Dublin. 0901714127.