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James McCann (St Stephen's Green MP)

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James McCann (1840 – 14 February 1904) was an Irish businessman and politician.[1]

He was a successful stockbroker, before buying the old Russell Estate at Ardsallagh, County Meath. He set up a number of business including a bacon factory and a furniture factory.[1]

He was an MP, representing the Irish Parliamentary Party, for Dublin St Stephen's Green, from 1900 until his death in office in February 1904. The by-election for the seat was won by Laurence Ambrose Waldron of the Irish Parliamentary Party.

References

  1. ^ a b "James McCann, MP". Navan & District Historical Society. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of parliament for Dublin St Stephen's Green
19001904
Succeeded by