Background
JAMES, Edward Burnet was born in 1857. Son of late Stephen James of Bristol and Chew Magna, Somerset, and Mary, daughter of late George Bush, Bristol.
JAMES, Edward Burnet was born in 1857. Son of late Stephen James of Bristol and Chew Magna, Somerset, and Mary, daughter of late George Bush, Bristol.
One daughter Councillor, 1891 -1906, and Alderman since 1906, of Bristol. High Sheriff, 1900-1901. Lord Mayor, 1904-1905 and 1907-1908.
Master of Society of Merchant Venturers, 1895.
Chairman, Bristol South Conservative Association, 1905-1907. President, Colston Dolphin Society, 1906-1907.
Director of the Imperial Tobacco Company. Justice of the Peace.
Clubs: Constitutional, Clifton, Bristol.
Spouse 1883, Mabel Amelia,daughter of Sir G. West. Edwards.