John James Cole
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ConstituencyCavan
Born1874
Holywood, County Down, Ireland
Died24 May 1959 (aged 84–85)
Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland
John James Cole | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office July 1937 – May 1944 | |
| In office September 1927 – February 1932 | |
| In office August 1923 – June 1927 | |
| Constituency | Cavan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1874 Holywood, County Down, Ireland |
| Died | 24 May 1959 (aged 84–85) Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Jeanie Jones (m. 1909) |
| Children | 3, including John |
| Relatives | Thomas Loftus Cole (brother) |
| Education | Sullivan Upper School |
John James Cole (1874 – 24 May 1959) was an Irish politician, farmer and auctioneer.
Born in Kinnegar, Holywood, County Down in 1874.[1] He married Jeanie Jones in 1909, and they had one son and two daughters.[1]
Cole studied at the Sullivan Upper School in Holywood. He entered business after leaving school. He moved to Cavan town to establish a pharmacy; he later became an auctioneer, land agent, farmer and cattle breeder.[1]