Background
DOMVILLE, James was born on November 29, 1842. Son of late Lieutenant-General J. W. Domville and Frances, daughter of late Honourable W. Usher.
DOMVILLE, James was born on November 29, 1842. Son of late Lieutenant-General J. W. Domville and Frances, daughter of late Honourable W. Usher.
Woolwich.
Has travelled a great deal. Built and sailed the first British steamer on the Yukon. Organised the 8th Hussars and commanded it for twenty years (decorations, Long Service.
Fenian Medal, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal). Regiment volunteered for the Soudan, 1884-1896. And for South Africa (received the thanks of the Home Authorities).
Sat as an Alderman, City of St. John, N.B., and Chairman Finance Committee. Member of Parliament 1873. Was for four years Chairman of the Select Standing Committee of the House of Commons on Banking and Commerce.
Chairman Select Standing Committee of Senate on Mineral Resources ol Canada. Honourable Colonel 8th Princess Louise’s New Brunswick Hussars. F.R.C. 1.; S.G.I.G. 33°; Senator since 1903.
Clubs: Rideau, Laurentian, Ottawa; Union, St. John, N.B.
Spouse 1867, Isabella,daughter of W. H. Scovil.