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Adam McKinlay

1887 – 1950

British politician

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Lived 1887 – 1950 (aged 62). Adam McKinlay was a British politician.

Adam Storey McKinlay (27 December 1887 – 17 March 1950) was a Scottish Labour Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1929 to 1931, and from 1941 to 1950.

McKinlay was born in Govan, Glasgow in December 1887 to Hugh McKinlay and Lizzie Storey.

At the 1929 general election, McKinlay was elected as MP for Glasgow Partick. He was defeated in 1931 and was unsuccessful when he stood again in 1935. He also stood unsuccessfully in the 1935 Perth by-election. He returned to the House of Commons when he won a by-election in on 27 February 1941 for the Dunbartonshire constituency. He was re-elected in 1945 and when that constituency was abolished at the 1950 general election, he was returned for the new West Dunbartonshire constituency, holding that seat until his death the following month. McKinlay died in Anniesland, Glasgow from coronary artery thrombosis at the age of 62.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Adam Storey McKinlay

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Adam McKinlay's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Adam McKinlay?

British politician (1887-1950)

When was Adam McKinlay born?

Adam McKinlay was born on 27 December 1887.

When did Adam McKinlay die?

Adam McKinlay died on 17 March 1950.

What was Adam McKinlay's occupation?

Adam McKinlay was a politician.

What nationality was Adam McKinlay?

Adam McKinlay was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam McKinlay

· Wikidata: Q4679469

· DBpedia: Adam McKinlay

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