Background
ECROYD, William Farrer was born on July 14, 1827 in Lomeshaye, Lancashire. Son of William Ecroyd.
ECROYD, William Farrer was born on July 14, 1827 in Lomeshaye, Lancashire. Son of William Ecroyd.
Privately. For 50 years a member of the firm of William Ecroyd and Sons, worsted spinners and manufacturers, and chairman of the same on its constitution into a private limited company.
Contested city of Carlisle, 1874. North-East Lancashire, 1880. Member of Parliament Preston, 1881-1885.
Resigned the seat on the ground of insufficient health, but contested the Rossendale division of Lancashire on its first constitution in opposition to the Marquis of 605 Hartington. A member of the Royal Commission of 1886 on the depression of trade and industry. Justice of the Peace co. Lancaster; Justice of the Peace and D.L. co. Hereford.
Club: Carlton.