George Shum (?1751- 28 February 1805), of 29 Bedford Square,

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and Berry Hill, near

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, was an English politician. He was in business with his father in the business of Shum & Son, sugar refiners and also a partner in Gyfford's brewery. He was a Whig

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(MP) of the

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and the

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for Honiton 1796 - 28 February 1805.

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