1866 Eye by-election

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The 1866 Eye by-election was held on 27 July 1866 after the incumbent Conservative MP Edward Kerrison resigned to contest East Suffolk. The seat was uncontested and won by George Barrington who was the Private Secretary to the Earl of Derby. [1]

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References

  1. "Neighbouring Counties" . Cambridge Chronicle and Journal. 4 August 1866. Retrieved 31 July 2016 via British Newspaper Archive.