Samuel Gregson

Background

Eldest son of Samuel Gregson (1762–1846), manager of the Lancaster Canal Company, he won a scholarship to Lancaster Royal Grammar School.

Career

In 1808 he joined the Honourable East India Company in London becoming a commodities trader. After establishing a successful trading business, Gregson bought land in Lancashire and was elected Mayor of Lancaster in 1817 and again in 1825, later being returned, in 1847, to represent the Whigs (Liberal Party) as Member of Parliament for the City of Lancaster. He also served as a County Alderman and a portrait of him hangs in Lancaster Town Hall.

Achievements

• Gregson was a co-founder of the Natural History Museum.

Membership

15th United Kingdom Parliament. 16th United Kingdom Parliament. 17th United Kingdom Parliament.

18th United Kingdom Parliament.