Foord, Charles Ross
Address: Satis House, Rochester
Occupation: Justice of the Peace For Kent, Contractor For Works
Called on: Day 16
Witness Type: Other
Party: Liberal
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He took £1500 in gold to Deal on 14th May. Commenting that he knew there were a large number of payments to be made in advance and while it was unusual to ask a candidate for payment in advance, they did it when necessary. Very surprised that any agent should want money in advance. He preferred to take it in gold because he had a great hatred of Bank of England notes.
Younger brother of John Ross Foord. Detailed family history can be found on Medway Memories.
Had known Sir Julian Goldsmid for 10 years during which time he was MP for Rochester. Carried out his business at the family shipbuilding firm Acorn Wharf, Rochester, and also at Sheerness and London.