James Lonsdale (Irish politician)

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James Rolston Lonsdale (31 May 1865 – 23 May 1921) was Unionist Member of Parliament (MP) for Mid Armagh from January 1918 until his death.[1] He succeeded his brother John to this constituency on the latter's elevation to the Lords as Baron Armaghdale.[2]

James Lonsdale
Member of Parliament
for Mid Armagh
In office
1918 – 23 May 1921
Preceded byJohn Lonsdale
Succeeded byHenry Armstrong
Personal details
Born
James Rolston Lonsdale

(1865-05-31)31 May 1865
Died23 May 1921(1921-05-23) (aged 55)
Political partyIrish Unionist
SpouseMaud Musker
Parent
  • James Lonsdale (father)
EducationThe Royal School, Armagh
Alma materTrinity College, Dublin

The son of James Lonsdale, DL, he was educated at The Royal School, Armagh and Trinity College, Dublin. In 1902 he married Maud Musker, daughter of John Musker of Shadwell Court, Norfolk.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Armagh in 1891.[3] There is a memorial to Lonsdale in the south aisle at St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh.

References

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  1. ^ Who's Who of British Members of Parliament: Volume III 1919-1945, edited by M. Stenton and S. Lees (The Harvester Press 1979)
  2. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  3. ^ Walford, Edward (1909). The County Families of the United Kingdom. London: Spottiswoode & Co. Ltd.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Mid Armagh
19181921
Succeeded by