Background
TOMLINSON, William Edward Murray was born on August 4, 1838 in Heysham, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Son of late Thomas Tomlinson and Sarah, only child of Reverend Roger Mashiter, Bolton-leSands, Lancashire, and Manchester.
TOMLINSON, William Edward Murray was born on August 4, 1838 in Heysham, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Son of late Thomas Tomlinson and Sarah, only child of Reverend Roger Mashiter, Bolton-leSands, Lancashire, and Manchester.
Westminster; Christ Church, Oxford (Master of Arts) Barrister Inner Temple, 1864.
Late Major 1st Volunteer Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and Honourable Lieutenant-Colonel, V.D. Member of Parliament (Conservative) Preston, 1882- 1906. 1st Baronet, cartulary-register 1902; D.L.; Justice of the Peace County of Lancaster; Treasurer of Corporation of the Sons of Clergy.
Conservative.
Clubs: Carlton, Athenteum, Constitutional.