Background
Mccann, James J. was born on March 29, 1887 in Perth, Ontario, Canada. Son of John A. and Mary (Hourigan) Mccann.
Mccann, James J. was born on March 29, 1887 in Perth, Ontario, Canada. Son of John A. and Mary (Hourigan) Mccann.
Student Queen’s U., Kingston, Ontario. University of Chicago.
Served as coroner Renfrew County. Elected to House of Commons, 1935, re-elected 1940-1945. Appointed Minister National War Services, April 1945.
Minister National Revenue since August 28, 1945. Director Capital Trust Corporation Vice president Alumni Association, Queen’s U. President Canada Public Health Association, past president Ontario Health Officers’ Association Liberal.
Served as coroner Renfrew County.
Married Cecilia Devine, November 26, 1913. Married second, Blanche Helen Desjardins, September 1943.