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| Morton, Edward John Chalmers. Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, June 19, 1876. [Only] s. of John Chalmers, 'Literateur' [of Great Berkhamsted, Herts.] (and Clarence Cooper), B. [June] 1856, at West Molesey. Bapt. Aug. 10, 1856. [School, Harrow.] Matric. Michs. 1876; Scholar, 1879; B.A. 1880; M.A. 1883. President of the Union, 1879. One of the 'Apostles.' Journalist and University Extension Lecturer. Adm. at the Inner Temple, Apr. 28, 1880. Called to the Bar, Apr. 29, 1885. Special Pleader. On the North Eastern Circuit. A prominent member of the Liberal Party; member of Mr Albert Gray's committee of 12 to combat 'Jingoism' before the General Election of 1880. M.P. for Devonport, 1892-1902. Secretary to the Home Rule Union. Died Oct. 3, 1902, at Amberley, near Stroud, Gloucs. (Eagle, XXIV. 99; Law Lists; Inns of Court; Foster, Men at the Bar; Who was Who; The Times, Oct. 6, 1902.) | Edward John Chalmers MORTON Approx. lifespan: 1856–1902 pens. St John's College adm1876:06:19 Only s. of John Chalmers MORTON "Literateur" of Great Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (and Clarence Cooper), b. West Molesey, [ Surrey ] 1856:[06]: c. 1856:08:10 Sch: Harrow School Harrow, [ Middlesex ] Matric 1876:10MT: Scholar 1879 BA 1880 MA 1883 President of: : Cambridge Union Society 1879 One of the "Apostles." Journalist and University Extension Lecturer: Adm. Inner Temple: 1880:04:28 Called to the Bar: 1885:04:29 Special Pleader: On: North Eastern Circuit A prominent member of the Liberal Party; member of Mr Albert GRAY'S committee of 12 to combat "Jingoism" before the General Election of 1880 M.P. for: : Devonport, [ Devon ] 1892-1902 Sec. to: : Home Rule Union d. 1902:10:03 at Amberley, near Stroud, Gloucestershire ( Eagle, XXIV . 99; Law Lists; Inns of Court ; Foster, Men at the Bar; Who was Who; The Times 1902:10:06) |