1861 Pembrokeshire by-election

Pembrokeshire By-election August 2019 The 1861 Pembrokeshire by-election was held on 19 January 1861. The by-election was necessary due to the elevation of the incumbent Conservative MP, John Campbell to the peerage following the death of his father. It was won by the Conservative candidate George Lort Phillips.Pembrokeshire Election https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294628/3294630/4 8 March 2019 Pembrokeshire Herald 18 January 1861 2 Candidates Within days of the vacancy arising as a result of Cawdor's death and the elevation of his son and heir to the House of Lords, George Lort Phillips of Lawrenny had issued an address declaring himself as the Conservative candidate, with the support of his predecessor. The local Conservative newspaper, the Pembrokeshire Herald, strongly endorsed his candidacy. An editorial on 16 November, described Lort Phillips as a man who would not adopt "a blind adherence to ant party" (words often used in the mid-Victorian era to by Conservative candidates) and praised his support of the local militia and agricultural improvement societes. However, he was opposed by a Liberal candidate, Hugh Owen Owen, son of the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire and previously MP for Pembroke Boroughs. In contrast to its strong support for Lort Phillips, the Herald referred to Owen's long absence from the county, his age (although he was only in his mid 50s), his abandonment of his previous Conservative views, the attitude of his father and his record years before as member for the Pembroke Boroughs. Although the Pembrokeshire Herald railed against "the evils" of a contested election the scene was set for a bitter contest.Pembrokeshire Election (editorial) https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294583/3294585/15/ 11 April 2020 Pembrokeshire Herald 16 November 1860 2 Campaign Shortly after the vacancy arose, both candidates had issued their addresses, suggesting that they had been preparing for a contest for some time.The County Representation (editorial) https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3294588/3294590/13/ 10 April 2020 Pembrokeshire Herald 23 November 1860 2 Result By-election, 19 January 1861: PembrokeshireCraig F. W. S. F. W. S. Craig British Parliamentary Election Results 1832–1885 1977 Macmillan Press London 978-1-349-02349-3 1st e-book Conservative Party (UK) George Lort Phillips 1,194 54.9 N/A Liberal Party (UK) Hugh Owen 979 45.1 N/A 215 9.8 N/A 2,173 77.4 N/A 2,809 Conservative Party (UK) References Category:1861 elections in the United Kingdom Category:1861 in Wales Category:1860s elections in Wales Category:19th century in Pembrokeshire Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Welsh constituencies Category:Elections in Pembrokeshire