Joseph Crook

Joseph Crook (17 April 1809–8 December 1884) was a Liberal British Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton. He succeeded his father as owner of J. & J. Crook, cotton spinners and manufacturers, the second largest employer in Bolton, Manchester.

Joseph Crook
Member of Parliament for Bolton
Personal details
Born
Joseph Crook

17 April 1809
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Died8 December 1884
Heaton, Greater Manchester
SpouseMary Biggs (m. 1856)
Children1+
ParentJoshua Crook (father)
Occupation
  • politician
  • businessman