Background
He was born in Dukinfield, Lancashire on the 24 March 1849, the son of John Summers of Sunnyside, Ashton-under-Lyne. He married in 1883, Edith Mason, daughter of Hugh Mason, Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne.
He was born in Dukinfield, Lancashire on the 24 March 1849, the son of John Summers of Sunnyside, Ashton-under-Lyne. He married in 1883, Edith Mason, daughter of Hugh Mason, Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne.
One daughter Chairman of John Summers & Sons, Limited. Chairman County Council of Flintshire, 1904-1910. Has been a member of the Stalybridge Town Council and School Board.
A Lii eral in favour of Disestablishment of the Church in Wales and SelfGovernment for Ireland in puiely Irish attairs subject to supreme authority of Imperial Parliament.
Member of Parliament (Liberal) Flint Boroughs since 1910. Justice of the Peace Lancashire., Den - bighs., Flints.
Liberal.
30th United Kingdom Parliament]
He was an Iron Master and Chairman of John Summers and Company, Limited. He was a member of the Stalybridge Town Council and School Board. He was a member of the Flintshire County Council and was its Chairman from 1904 to 1910.
He was Member of Parliament for the Liberal seat of Flint Boroughs from 1910 until his death.