Constituency : Glasgow Govan 1889-1900
John became the first Liberal to succeed in Glasgow Govan.
John was educated at Paisley Grammar School and Ross Academy. He made a business fortune in tube manufacturing and brass and bell foundries. He was also involved in banking
John expressed disappointment with the Local Government ( Scotland ) Bill of 1889. He supported the local veto on liquor sales.
John stood down in 1900.
He died in 1905 aged 77 after being ill for some time .
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