1878 Truro by-election

The Truro by-election 1878 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons of the United Kingdom constituency of Truro on 26 September 1878.

Vacancy

The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Frederick Williams.[1]

The result

It was won by the Conservative candidate Arthur Tremayne.[2][3]

Truro by-election, 26 September 1878

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Arthur Tremayne	656
	Liberal	Edward Willyams	611
Majority				45
	Conservative hold		Swing

References

1. "Funeral of the late Sir Frederick M Williams, Bart., MP". The Cornishman (9). 12 September 1878. p. 6.
2. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
3. "Truro Election". The Cornishman (11). 3 October 1878. p. 7.