William Leader Explained

William Leader (19 October 1767 – 18 January 1828) was a prosperous malt merchant and British Member of Parliament for Camelford and Winchelsea^{[1] [2]}

He represented Camelford from 1812 to 1818, and Winchelsea from 1823 to 1826.^[1]

His father, William Leader, was coachmaker to the prince of Wales. Leader married in 1792 (his wife and mother both named Mary). He had two sons, William killed in a carriage accident at the age of 24, and John Temple Leader (1810–1903), and four daughters. Temple Leader and Leader's nephew William Leader Maberly (1798–1885) also became MPs.^{[3] [4]}

His grave is in Putney Old Burial Ground.

Notes and References

1. Web site: LEADER, William (1767-1828), of 14 Queen Street, Westminster and Lower House, Putney Hill, Surr. History of Parliament Online. 4 April 2017.
2. Web site: LEADER, William (1767-1828), of 14 Queen Street, Westminster and Lower House, Putney Hill, Surr. History of Parliament Online. 31 January 2022.
3. John Leader. Lee. Sidney. 2004 . 10.1093/ref:odnb/34453 . 4 April 2017.
4. Web site: MABERLY, William Leader (1798-1885), of Shirley House, Surr. History of Parliament Online. History of Parliament Online. 5 April 2017.