Masterton Ure (3 April 1777 – 10 March 1863) was a Scottish lawyer and Tory politician, serving as the Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.
Masterton Ure | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis | |
| In office 9 June 1813 – 3 December 1832 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Trail |
| Succeeded by | Sir Frederick Johnstone and Fowell Buxton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 April 1777 |
| Died | 10 March 1863 (aged 85) Middlesex, London |
| Political party | Tory |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Lawyer and politician |
Early life
editUre was born to the Rev. Robert Ure, a minister in Airth, Stirling.[1] He attended the University of Glasgow.
Political career
editUre made his maiden speech on the topic of the West Indies on 9 March 1818.[2]
Ure was opposed to Catholic emancipation, Jewish emancipation, parliamentary reform and was a supporter of slavery.[3]
Death
editUre died on 10 March 1863, aged 85, in Middlesex, London leaving his estate divided up between his nephews and nieces.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Thorne, R. G. (1986). The History of Parliament: The House of Commons 1790-1820. London: Secker and Warburg.
- ^ "West Indies Indemnity Bill - Monday 9 March 1818 - Hansard - UK Parliament". hansard.parliament.uk. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Masterton Ure - Summary of Individual". University College London. Retrieved 20 September 2021.