Background
He was born the son of Henry Ellison in Hebburn, County Durham and inherited his father"s estate in 1795, aged 12.
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Cuthbert Ellison
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He was educated at Harrow School and Christ"s College, Cambridge.
Career
He became a Gateshead borough holder in 1809, governor of the Gateshead Dispensary in 1839, and president in 1841. He was appointed High Sheriff of Durham in 1828. His generous contributions helped fund Gateshead buildings such as Trinity Chapel and Street Mary's Church amongst other charitable donations.
He lived in Gateshead Park (Park House) until 1825 when he moved to Hebburn Hall.
He died in London in 1860. Another daughter, Isabella Caroline, married George Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon.
Ellison"s brother Robert was an officer in the British Army who fought at the 1815 Battle of Waterloo and represented him at the Newcastle upon Tyne Parliamentary election of 1820.
Membership
5th United Kingdom Parliament. 6th United Kingdom Parliament. 7th United Kingdom Parliament.
8th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was elected as a Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Newcastle upon Tyne at the 1812 general election and held the seat until he stood down at the 1830 general election.
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United Kingdom