Background
STANTON, Walter John was born on March 24, 1828. 2nd son of Cbas. Stanton of Upfield, Stroud.
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Walter John STANTON
British Member of Parliament
Education
Warminster. Was a civil engineer and pupil and assistant of the late Joseph Locke, 1845-1854. Engaged in various railway constructions of the L. and S. W. and the L. and N. W. Railway Companies, and the London and Blackwall Railway extensions and conversion. Was a partner in the West of England Woollen Manufactory of Stanton and Son.
Career
Member of Parliament Stroud, 1874 (unseated on petition). Re-elected, 1880-1885. Contested Mid Gloucester, 1886.
Major, retired, Gloucester Revised Version 1860-1881 (with medal). Justice of the Peace Gloucestershire.
Connections
Spouse 1865, Mary,daughter of William Capel of the Grove, Stroud (d.
- Father:
- Cbas. Stanton
- Spouse:
- Mary
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Nationality
British
Awards
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Major, retired, Gloucester Revised Version 1860-81 (with medal).Major, retired, Gloucester Revised Version 1860-81 (with medal).