915 John Brinton

Constituency : Kidderminster  1880-86

John   recaptured  Kidderminster  for  the  Liberals.

John  was  the  son  of  a  carpet  manufacturer. He  became  a  partner  in  the  family  firm  in  1848. He  had  a  large  house  in  the  town  and  filled  many  public  offices. He  became  chairman  of  the  Carpet  Manufacturer's  Association.  He  was  an  Anglican.

Because  he  was  holding  a  government  contract  at  the  time  John  had  to  stand  down  and  be  re-elected  but  there  was  no  opposition.

In  1886  John  spoke  in  favour  of  rating  reform  to  ensure  personal  property  was  taxed  as  well  as  real  property.

In  1887  John  presented  the  town  with  Brinton  Park  and  became  an  alderman  of  the  county  council  in  1890.

He  died  in  1914  aged  87.