Frank James (politician)

Frank James DL JP (8 November 1821 – 23 March 1924) was a British businessman, freemason and Conservative politician.

[2] A petition to overturn the result of the election was made, however, alleging gross bribery, treating and general corruption.

James was unseated in November when his son, who was his election agent, admitted to paying for the printing of cards to be displayed in his supporters' hats.

This was found to be in breach of section 16 of the Corrupt Practices Act 1883, which forbade payment for cockades, ribbons, or other marks of distinction.

At the time of his death he was believed to be the oldest and longest-serving mason in the world,[2] and possibly the first British member of parliament to have reached the age of 100.