889 Frederick Grafton

Constituency : North East  Lancashire  1880-85,  Accrington  1885-6

Along  with  Hartington,  Frederick  wrested  both  North  East  Lancashire  seats  for  the  Liberals.

Frederick  was  the  son  of  a  Manchester  merchant.  He  was  educated  privately  and  started  work  at  a  calico  printing  works.  He  established  his  own  calico  business  and  became  a  major  employer  in  the  area.

Frederick  voted  against  Home  Rule  but  declined  to  contest  Accrington  as  a  Liberal  Unionist  citing  poor  health.

He  died  in  1890  aged  74.