William Wilshere

Who was William Wilshere?

William Wilshere was a British Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1837 to 1847.

Wilshire was a landed proprietor and banker of Hertford. He was elected Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth at the 1837 general election. He held the seat until 1847.

Wilshere lived at The Frythe, near Welwyn and in 1846 had the present "Gothic revival" mansion built to the design of Thomas Smith and Edward Blore. In 1858 Wilshere became High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

Wilshere died unmarried at the age of 61.