Richard Edward Pearson (c.1874 - 12 February 1948) Liberal Party Member of the London County Council elected 1928 1931 Bethnal Green North East. A long-serving member of Bethnal Green Borough Council both as a councillor and alderman he served as Mayor of Bethnal Green for 1930-31. A District Superintendent for an Insurance Company. Active in Free Church. Married to Ellen Louisa.