Background
DIMSDALE, Joseph Cockfield was born in 1849.
DIMSDALE, Joseph Cockfield was born in 1849.
Eton. A Lieut, of the City. Alderman, 1891-1901.
Sheriff’ of London, 1894. Represented the City on London County Council 1895-1900. Chamberlain of London, 1902.
Lord Mayor of London, 1901 -1902, and carried the crystal sceptre of the City of London in front of His Majesty King Edward VII. at his Coronation. Member of Parliament (Conservative) for City of London, 1900-1906. PastMaster Grocers’ Company.
Past Grand Warden, 1902, and Past Grand Treasurer of Freemasons of England. Knight Commander Star of Ethiopia and Rising Sun of Japan. 1st Baronet, cartulary-register 1902; P.C. 1902; Justice of the Peace Essex.
Conservative.
Clubs: Carlton, City Carlton.
Spouse 1873, Beatrice,daughter of R. H. Holdsworth. Heir: John Holdsworth.