George Horsley (22 June 1836 - 2 December 1895) was a Hartlepool ship-owner, alderman and mayor of Hartlepool in 1875 and 1876.[1]
His oldest son was Matthew Henry Horsley (1867 - 1925) who entered the family firm and became a noted ship-owner himself.
He married Alethea Anne. He is buried at Spion Kop Cemetery with his wife.