Joseph Compton-Rickett

Sir Joseph Compton-Rickett, DL PC (13 February 1847 – 30 July 1919), was a British Liberal Party politician.

In early 1903 he announced his intention to step down as a candidate in this constituency at the next election, stating that he ′desired a constituency in which his attention will not be distracted by local controversies from the political and social problems which keep him in public office.′[6] He was then Member of Parliament for Osgoldcross from 1906–1918.

He held office in the Coalition Government of David Lloyd George as Paymaster General from 1916 to 1919.

[5] He was Member of Parliament for the Pontefract constituency that largely absorbed Osgoldcross from 1918 until his death aged 72 the following year.

[citation needed] For the execution of his will, Sir Joseph's eldest son, Arthur Compton-Rickett, was appointed the public trustee.