James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton

British businessman (1842-1930)
Person human Q6145654
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James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton

Summary

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton is a human[1]. He was born in Lancaster[2]. He was born on +1842-12-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Q4806040[4]. He died on +1930-05-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7].

Key Facts

  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was born in Lancaster[2].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton died in Q4806040[4].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was born on +1842-12-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton died on +1930-05-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Lancaster[8].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's father was James Williamson[9].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's mother was Eleanor Miller[10].
  • Among James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's spouses was Margaret Gatey[11].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was married to Jessy Henrietta Stewart[12].
  • Among James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's spouses was Florence Williamson, Baroness Ashton[13].
  • A child of James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was Eleanor Williamson[14].
  • A child of James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was Maud Williamson[15].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton worked as a politician[6].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's professions included businessperson[7].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton held the position of member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton held the position of High Sheriff of Lancashire[20].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton is recorded as male[21].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's noble title is recorded as Baron Ashton[23].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's ISNI is recorded as 0000000034764253[25].
  • James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 8220851[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was born in Lancaster[2]. He was born on +1842-12-31T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Williamson[9]. His mother was Eleanor Miller[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1892[29]; member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1886[32]; and High Sheriff of Lancashire[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Gatey[11], 1842–1877[35]; Jessy Henrietta Stewart[12]; and Florence Williamson, Baroness Ashton[13], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[36]. Children include Eleanor Williamson[14], 1872–1949[37] and Maud Williamson[15]. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].

Death and Burial

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton died on +1930-05-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Q4806040[4]. Burial took place at Lancaster[8].

FAQs

Where was James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton born?

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton was born in Lancaster[2].

Where did James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton die?

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton passed away in Q4806040[4].

Who were James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's parents?

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's father was James Williamson[9]. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's mother was Eleanor Miller[10].

Who was James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton married to?

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's spouses include Margaret Gatey[11], Jessy Henrietta Stewart[12], and Florence Williamson, Baroness Ashton[13].

What did James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton do for work?

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The London Gazette 25449. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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