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Help - my ancestor was an MP in 1918

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Sian

Sian Report 9 Apr 2007 23:24

My ancestor Richard Morris was an MP for Battersea in 1918, I would like to find more info on his political career. I have tried Google but no joy. Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks Sian

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 9 Apr 2007 23:33

i did find this info for 1918 Battersea North Richard Morris Coalition Liberal but thats all

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 9 Apr 2007 23:35

Perhaps the local constituency office for the appropriate Party would have some info......... Worth a try, I'd have thought......... Reg

sarah

sarah Report 9 Apr 2007 23:49

try battersea libary lavender hill they hold some archives there also they hold old local newspapers jenny

Sian

Sian Report 9 Apr 2007 23:54

Reg, Stephanie & Jenny - Thanks for your help. Sian

Richard

Richard Report 10 Apr 2007 00:31

Try A2A if you type in Richard Morris, there are hits for correspondence between a Richard Morris of Wembley with David Lloyd George, in the thirties. Could be same person?

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 10 Apr 2007 11:43

Also try the Times online. He might get a mention!