The Council of the Borough of Portsmouth (1865)

There were 2 bye-elections in 1865. On November 1st one third (14) of the Councillors retired and submitted themselves for re-election. 5 Councillors lost their seats. On November 9th 7 Aldermen(*) retired and were re-elected. There was an election for Mayor.
 
MAYOR
 
Edward Martin Wells
 
ALDERMEN
 
Charles Robbins, George John Scale, John Orange, Charles Cressweller*, George Cornelius Stigant*, Andrew Nance Jnr.*, Charles Edward Smithers, Peter White*, Henry Francis Gauntlett*, George Sheppard, William Humby, Henry Ford*, Emanuel Emanuel, Edward Martin Wells*.
 
[Alderman Garrington was appointed Coroner and was replaced on February 16th by Edward Martin Wells]
 
COUNCILLORS ELECTED OR RE-ELECTED

COUNCILLORS NOT STANDING FOR ELECTION