Constituency : Kirkcudbright 1880-85
John took over from John Maitland at Kirkcudbright .
John was a clergyman's son. He was educated at Harrow then went into the army. He was a captain in the 1st Royal Scots Regiment.
John opposed corporal punishment in the army . He also opposed the banning of alcoholic drinks in army canteens.
John didn't stand for re-election in 1885.
He died in 1899 aged 62.
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