Patrick Power (Liberal politician)

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Patrick Power (died 25 August 1835 [1] ) was Whig Party Westminster MP for County Waterford from the 1835 general election until his death. [2] He stood for election with the backing of Daniel O'Connell, who supported Repeal of the Union, and was returned unopposed with Sir Richard Musgrave. [3] He was a justice of the peace, and lived in Bellevue, County Kilkenny. [1] [4] He was the younger brother of Nicholas Mahon Power. [4] He was married to Mary Snow; they had four sons and one daughter. [4]

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