Background
CHANCELLOR, Henry George was born on June 3, 1863 in Walton, near Glastonbury. Son of John Chancellor, Walton, and Louisa, daughter of John Porter of Ashcott.
CHANCELLOR, Henry George was born on June 3, 1863 in Walton, near Glastonbury. Son of John Chancellor, Walton, and Louisa, daughter of John Porter of Ashcott.
Studied at Elmfield College, York.
Entered business of C. Chancellor and Company 1883. Managing iartner and sole proprietor until formed into Limited Company (private), 1910. Active worker in Liberal and Progressive interest from about 1885.
Also in temperance movement. Chairman, Islington Liberal Federation. President, North Islington Liberal Association since 1895.
President, English League for Taxation of Land Values, 1910. Contested North Islington (Progressive), 1907. Ran a Progressive newspaper, The Londoner, 1896-1899. Member of Parliament (Liberal) flaggerston since 1910.
Liberal.
Clubs: National Liberal, Eighty, Cobden.
None.
Spouse 1885, Mary Dyer-Surl of Newent, Glo’ster.