Joshua Proctor Brown Westhead (April 15, 1807–July 8, 1877) was a British politician. He was elected as a Liberal MP for Knaresborough from 1847 to 1852.

Political career

He returned to the Commons as MP for City of York from 1857 to 1865, and again from 1868 until he resigned in 1871 by becoming Steward of the Manor of Northstead.

Marriage and Children

In 1828 he married Betsy Chapell (1807-1888), daughter of George Royle Chapell of Nelson house. together they had four children.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom Preceded byWilliam Busfeild FerrandAndrew Lawson Member of Parliament for Knaresborough 1847 – 1852 With: William Lascelles to 1851Thomas Collins 1851–52 Succeeded byJohn Dent DentBasil Thomas Woodd Preceded byWilliam MilnerJohn George Smyth Member of Parliament for City of York 1857 – 1865 With: John George Smyth Succeeded byGeorge LeemanJames Lowther Preceded byGeorge LeemanJames Lowther Member of Parliament for City of York 1868 – 1871 With: James Lowther Succeeded byJames LowtherGeorge Leeman


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