William Garfit
William Garfit | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Boston, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | October 29, 1920 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Boston (1895–1906) |
William Garfit (9 November 1840 – 29 October 1920) was an English banker and a politician affiliated with the Conservative Party from Boston, Lincolnshire. Throughout his career, he occupied multiple local government positions and represented Boston as a Member of Parliament (MP) between 1895 and 1906.
Early life
The eldest child of William Garfit of Boston and Jane Hassard from Horncastle, Garfit received his education at Harrow School followed by Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1862.
Career
Garfit's banking career progressed to prominent leadership roles; by 1895 he was a director at the Capital and Counties Bank, became vice-chairman in 1899, and ultimately chairman in 1916.
His public service included appointments such as Deputy Lieutenant of Lincolnshire in 1891, High Sheriff of Lincolnshire in 1892, and Justice of the Peace. Additionally, he held a military position as captain in the 2nd Lincoln Rifle Volunteers from 1874 to 1881.
In the political arena, Garfit won the parliamentary seat for Boston in 1895, unseating the sitting Liberal MP Sir William James Ingram. He successfully retained this seat in the 1900 election but was defeated by Liberal candidate George Henry Faber in 1906.
Continuing his involvement in regional affairs, he became a member of the advisory committee on Justice appointments for the Parts of Holland in 1911.
Personal life
Garfit wed Mary Krause, daughter of Connolly Norman from Derry, in 1868. Their residences included Chesham Place in London and West Skirbeck House located in Boston, Lincolnshire.