James Somervell

Background

SOMERVELL, James was born on September 19, 1845. Son of late Graham Somervell and Henrietta Jane, daughter of William Stirling.

Education

Harrow.

Career

Called to Bar, Inner Temple, 1870. Major and Honourable Lieutenant-Colonel late Ayrshire Yeomanry. Member of Parliament Ayr Burghs, 1890-1892.

Justice of the Peace, Doctorate.L.

Achievements

• He won a by-election in 1890, but he lost his seat to William Birkmyre, the Liberal candidate, in 1892.

Membership

24th United Kingdom Parliament.

Connections

Spouse 1892, Kathleen Emilie, daughter of Maclaine of Lochbuie.

Father:

Graham Somervell

Mother:

Henrietta Jane

Spouse:

Kathleen Emilie