1869 Westmeath by-election

The 1869 Westmeath by-election was fought on 7 January 1869. The by-election arose through the appointment of the incumbent member, Algernon Fulke Greville, as Parliamentary Groom in Waiting, requiring him to seek re-election as was the custom of the time.^{[ citation needed ]} It was retained by Greville who was unopposed. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. "Elections in Ireland". The Birmingham Post. Telegraph. 8 January 1869. p. 4. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
2. "The Re-Elections". Sheffield and Rotherham Independent. 8 January 1869. p. 3. Retrieved 14 February 2025.