James Kenyon

James Kenyon (1846 – 25 February 1924) was an English textile manufacturer and Conservative Party politician from Bury in Lancashire, 1895–1902.

Early life Kenyon was the second son of James Kenyon and his first wife Margaret (née Whittaker) of Crimble, near Heywood in Lancashire.

In 1875, he had married Elise/ Elisa Augusta Genth, a classically trained musician with German parents, from Burnage. They had four sons who assisted in running the business: James died from illness as a result of service in World War I, Charles became a successful actor/manager in London and Myles played cricket for Lancashire.

Political career

He was elected at the 1895 general election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for borough of Bury, having stood unsuccessfully in nearby Heywood at the 1885 election.

He was re-elected in Bury in 1900,