John Campbell Renton

John Campbell-Renton (22 April 1814 – 25 February 1856)[1] was a British Conservative politician.[2]

John Campbell-Renton
Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed
In office 30 July 1847 – 8 July 1852 Serving with Matthew Forster
Preceded by	Matthew Forster Richard Hodgson
Succeeded by	Matthew Forster John Stapleton
Personal details
Born	22 April 1814
Died	25 February 1856(1856-02-25) (aged 41)
Nationality	British
Political party	Conservative
Parents	Robert Campbell Susanna Renton

The son of Robert Campbell and Susanna (née Renton), Campbell-Renton was elected Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1847 general election but lost the seat at the next election in 1852. He attempted to regain the seat at a by-election in 1853—caused by the 1852 election being declared void on account of bribery—but was unsuccessful.[3][4][2]

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "B" (part 2)
2. "John Campbell-Renton". The Peerage. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
3. Craig, F. W. S., ed. (1977). British Parliamentary Election Results 1832-1885 (e-book) (1st ed.). London: Macmillan Press. ISBN 978-1-349-02349-3.
4. "The Berwick Election and Mr. Richard Hodgson". Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury. 30 April 1853. p. 5. Retrieved 8 April 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.

External links

• Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Mr John Renton

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Richard Hodgson Matthew Forster	Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed 1847–1852 With: Matthew Forster	Succeeded by Matthew Forster John Stapleton