Background
LEESE, Joseph Francis was born on February 28, 1845.
LEESE, Joseph Francis was born on February 28, 1845.
Studied at University of London (Bachelor of Arts 1863). Cambridge.
Barrister 1868; Queen’s Counsel 1891. Bencher Inner Temple, 1898. Contested Preston, 1868.
Accrington, 1886. 1st Baronet cartulary-register 1908; King’s Counsel; Recorder of Manchester since 1893; Member of Parliament (Liberal) Accrington Div. Lancashire 1892-1909.
Liberal.
Club: Reform.
Spouse 1867, Mary Constance,daughter of Wm. Hargreaves. Heir: William Hargreaves Leese.