William Overend
William Overend | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Pontefract | |
| In office 29 April 1859 – 13 December 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Monckton Milnes William Wood |
| Succeeded by | Richard Monckton Milnes Hugh Childers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1809 |
| Died | (aged 75) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
William Overend (1809 – 24 December 1884) was a British Conservative politician.
After unsuccessful standing for election at Sheffield in 1852 and 1857, Overend was first elected Conservative MP for Pontefract in 1859. However, he resigned later that year by becoming the Steward of the Manor of Hempholme.