David Lewis (British MP)

David Lewis (died 1872) was a former MP in Wales, representing Carmarthen constituency.^[1]

He was elected in the 1835 general election, narrowly defeating the sitting Whig member, William Henry Yelverton.^[2] Lewis was defeated in the next election in 1837. Lewis was regarded as a nominee of the former member, John Jones of Ystrad, and his defeat was portrayed as a defeat for his mentor.^[3]

Lewis never contributed in parliament.^[4] Following his defeat he never stood for Parliament again.

References

^ "Mr David Lewis". They Work For You. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
^ "Conservatism at Carmarthen (editorial)". Carmarthen Journal. 9 January 1835. p. 3. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
^ "Editorial". Welshman. 28 July 1837. p. 2. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
^ "Mr David Lewis". Historic Hansard. Retrieved 7 December 2018.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by William Henry Yelverton	Member of Parliament for Carmarthen 1835 - 1837	Succeeded by David Morris

[1] "Mr David Lewis". They Work For You. Retrieved 7 December 2018.

[CJ_9-1-1835-2] "Conservatism at Carmarthen (editorial)". Carmarthen Journal. 9 January 1835. p. 3. Retrieved 3 March 2021.

[W_edit_28-7-37-3] "Editorial". Welshman. 28 July 1837. p. 2. Retrieved 22 December 2023.

[4] "Mr David Lewis". Historic Hansard. Retrieved 7 December 2018.

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