James McCann (Drogheda MP)
Irish politician (??–1873)
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James McCann (died 1873) was an Irish Liberal, Whig and Independent Irish Party politician.[1]
James McCann | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Drogheda | |
| In office 13 July 1852 – 17 July 1865 | |
| Preceded by | William Somerville |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Whitworth |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1873 |
| Party | Liberal/Whig |
Other political affiliations | Independent Irish Party |
McCann was first elected Independent Irish Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Drogheda at the 1852 general election and—standing as a Whig in 1857 and Liberal in 1859—held the seat until 1865 when he did not seek re-election.[2][3]
