Background
BOTTOMLEY, James Henry was born on November 8, 1857 in Oldham. Son of John and Lucy Bottomley, drapers.
BOTTOMLEY, James Henry was born on November 8, 1857 in Oldham. Son of John and Lucy Bottomley, drapers.
Werneth Academy, Oldham. Had most active political life.
Contested Gateshead-on-Tyne as working men’s candidate. Member of St. Helens Town Council. Conservative Agent for Newton Div. of Lancashire; Lecturer for Conservative Central Office,National Union of Conservative Associations, Tariff Reform League, Primrose League.
Spouse 1880, Elizabeth Scholes.