William Clough (13 May 1862 – 11 May 1937) was a British Liberal Party politician.

Background

A son of Thomas and Hannah Clough, he was educated at Steeton Provident School, Keighley Trade School and Pannal College,

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. He married in 1886, Louisa Clapham of Browfield,

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. They had one son and one daughter.

Career

He was Liberal MP for

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from 1906 to 1918. He first stood for parliament at the 1906 General election, when he held Skipton. He was re-elected at both 1910 General Elections. He stepped down from parliament at the age of 56, at the 1918 General Election and did not stand again. He represented the

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Division on the West Riding County Council.Who Was Who

External links

*Who Was Who; http://www.ukwhoswho.com *Portrait of Clough
National Portrait Gallery

Sources

*Who Was Who *British parliamentary election results 1885–1918, Craig, F. W. S.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Clough, William 1862 births 1937 deaths Liberal Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1906–1910 UK MPs 1910 UK MPs 1910–1918