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James Merry

1805 – 1877

British politician

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About James Merry

Lived 1805 – 1877 (aged 71–72). James Merry was a British politician.

James Merry (1805 – 3 February 1877) was a Scottish ironmaster and race-horse breeder, and a Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1859 to 1874.

Merry was the son of James Merry, merchant of Glasgow, and his wife Janet Creelman, daughter of W. Creelman. and James Waugh.

Merry was a Deputy Lieutenant and J.P. for Inverness-shire. He stood unsuccessfully for parliament at Glasgow in February 1857. He was elected MP for Falkirk Burghs in April 1857 but was unseated on petition the following July. At the 1859 general election he was again elected for Falkirk Burghs and held the seat until 1874.

In 1857 Merry bought the Belladrum Estate, near Beauly.

Merry died at the age of 70. He had married Ann McHardy, daughter of James McHardy of Glenboig, Lanarkshire in 1847.

Merry Island, off the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is named for him.

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Important facts

Born
1805
Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Glasgow
Positions held
Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Merry?

British politician (1805–1877)

When was James Merry born?

James Merry was born in 1805.

When did James Merry die?

James Merry died on 3 February 1877.

What was James Merry's occupation?

James Merry was a politician.

What nationality was James Merry?

James Merry was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Merry

· Wikidata: Q6139669

· DBpedia: James Merry (Scottish politician)

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