The Council of the Borough of Portsmouth (1871)

There were 3 bye-elections in 1871. On November 1st one third (14) of the Councillors retired and submitted themselves for re-election. 2 Councillors lost their seats. On November 9th 7 Aldermen(*) retired and were re-elected. There was an election for Mayor.
 
MAYOR
 
John Baker
 
ALDERMEN
 
George John Scale, George Cornelius Stigant*, Andrew Nance Jnr.*, Charles Edward Smithers, George Sheppard, Emanuel Emanuel, Edward Martin Wells*, Charles Bettesworth Hellard, William Grant Chambers, Isaac Ridoutt*, Thomas Bachelor*, William Henry Dore, John Baker*, William Kent*.
 
[Alderman H. Ford resigned and was replaced on 5th September by John Baker
Alderman R.W. Ford resigned and was replaced on 5th September by William Kent]
 
COUNCILLORS ELECTED OR RE-ELECTED

COUNCILLORS NOT STANDING FOR ELECTION