Aaron Chapman (politician)
Aaron Chapman (1800 – 28 December 1851) was an English writer and politician. He was the inaugural member of Parliament for Whitby, representing the Conservative Party.[1]
Chapman was elected the member of Parliament for Whitby for four successive parliaments.[1] He later served as a magistrate in Middlesex and as an Elder Brother of Trinity House, the maritime charity. He also served as a trustee of Ramsgate Harbour, and as a director of the Hudson's Bay Company.[1]
He married, Elizabeth (nee Baker) on 2 June 1796. The couple had 4 sons and 2 daughters. Their third son, Edward, served as a director of the Bank of England.[1]
Chapman died at his home in Highbury Park, London, and was interred in Hornsey, Middlesex.[1]
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| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by New creation |
Member of Parliament for Whitby 1832–1847 |
Succeeded by Robert Stephenson |
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