James Edward O'Doherty
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Born1848
Derry, Ireland
DiedJanuary 2, 1932 (aged 83–84)
EducationCastleknock, Maynooth
OccupationsLawyer, Politician
James Edward O'Doherty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1848 Derry, Ireland |
| Died | January 2, 1932 (aged 83–84) |
| Education | Castleknock, Maynooth |
| Occupations | Lawyer, Politician |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for North Donegal |
James Edward O'Doherty (1848 – 2 January 1932)[1] was an Irish lawyer and politician.
Born in Derry and educated at Castleknock and Maynooth, he won first place in all his Law Society examinations and became a solicitor in 1870.[2]
In the general election of 1885, he was elected Member of Parliament for North Donegal. He remained as member for the constituency until he resigned in 1890. In March 1890, he won an award for libel against the Derry Journal.[3]