Family and Education
b. 15 Sept. 1817, 2nd s. of Henry Platt, of Dobcross, Saddleworth, Yorks., and Sarah, da. of Mr. Whitehead, of Saddleworth Fold, Yorks; bro. of James Platt MP. educ. by Ralph and Charles Broadbent at ‘Springhill’ boarding sch., Delph, Yorks., and at Dunham Massey, Ches. m. 9 Mar. 1842, Alice, da. of Samuel Radcliffe, of Lower House, Oldham, Lancashire. 7s. 6da. d. 18 May 1872.
Offices Held
J.P. Lancs. 1851; J.P. Oldham 1857; J.P. Caern 1862; Dep. Lieut. Caern; High Sheriff Caern. 1863; Dep. Lieut. Lancs. 1866.
Cllr. Oldham 1849 – 55; mayor 1854 – 56, 1861 – 62; alderman 1856–62.
Fellow Royal Society of Arts 1861.
Main residences: Werneth Park, Oldham, Lancs.; Bryn-y-Neuadd, Caern.
Volume
Commons 1832-1868
Clubs
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Addresses
Religion