James Thomas McGee (23 September 1885 – 19 January 1956)[1] was an Irish farmer, cattle dealer and politician.[2]
James McGee | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 7 September 1938 – 19 January 1956 | |
| Constituency | Administrative Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1885 County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | 19 January 1956 (aged 70) County Louth, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
The owner of a 750 acres (300 hectares) farm at Kellystown near Ardee, County Louth, he was chairman of the Irish Cattle Traders and Stockowners Association.[2] He was involved in local politics. He was a member of Louth County Council for forty years, of which he was chairman from 1925 to 1955.[3] He was also chairman of Ardee Town Commissioners.[2]
He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann from 1938 to 1956. He was first elected to the 3rd Seanad in 1938 by the Administrative Panel.[4] He was re-elected at the 1943, 1944, 1948, 1951 and 1954 Seanad elections. He died in office in 1956,[2][5] and William Woods was elected to fill the vacancy.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Births Registered in Registrar's District of Ardee 1885" (PDF). Irish Genealogy. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Obituary: Senator James McGee, Prominent Figure in Irish Cattle Trade". Cork Examiner. 20 January 1956. p. 6.
- ^ "Cathaoirleach of Council". Louth County Council. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ a b "James McGee". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ "Death of Senator. Expression of Sympathy". Houses of the Oireachtas. 1 February 1956. Retrieved 3 February 2014.