Background
Webster was the eldest son of Alexander Webster, an advocate of Aberdeen, and his wife Margaret McKilligan, daughter of James McKilligan.
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John Webster
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He was educated at Marischal College and the University of Aberdeen.
Career
He became an advocate in Aberdeen and was a Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for Aberdeenshire. From 1856 to 1859 he was Lord Provost of Aberdeen. He was awarded Doctor of Laws in 1877.
He held the seat until 1885 when it was divided under the Redistribution of Seats Acting 1885.
Webster died at the age of 80. Webster married Margaret Chalmers daughter of David Chalmers of Westburn Aberdeen in 1839.
Membership
22nd United Kingdom Parliament]
He was also chairman of the Scottish Provincial Assurance Company and a member of the University Court of Aberdeen University. At the 1880 general election Webster was elected Member of Parliament for Aberdeen.
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United Kingdom