George Elliott (British politician)

Sir George Samuel Elliott (1847 – 4 May 1925) was a British businessman and politician.

[1][2][3] Born in Islington, he was educated at the City of London School and entered business as a refreshment contractor with premises at Upper Street.

[7] He was later described as an "Independent Progressive", and at the 1901 election was returned unopposed, taking the Moderate whip.

[3][1][2] As mayor during the First World War he was largely responsible for raising the 21st (Service) Battalion (Islington), The Middlesex Regiment.

[12] He married Elizabeth Frances Hellier, Upottery, Devon and the couple had six children.