About James Robson
Lived 1860 – 1934 (aged 73–74). James Robson was a trade unionist.
James Robson (1860–1934) was a British trade unionist.
Born in West Auckland, County Durham, Robson started work at the age of ten. In 1890, he was elected checkweighman at Broompark Colliery, then later moved to Bearpark Colliery. In 1917, he was elected President of the Durham Miners' Association, serving until his death in 1934. From 1918 to 1921, he also served as Treasurer of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain. He was a member of the Methodist New Connexion.
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British trade unionist
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