James McCann (St Stephen's Green MP)

This article is about the Irish businessman. For other people named James McCann, see James McCann.

James McCann (1840 – 14 February 1904) was an Irish businessman and politician.[1]

He was a successful stockbroker, before buying the old Russell Estate at Ardsallagh, County Meath. He set up a number of business including a bacon factory and a furniture factory.[1]

He was an MP, representing the Irish Parliamentary Party, for Dublin St Stephen's Green, from 1900 until his death in office in February 1904. The by-election for the seat was won by Laurence Ambrose Waldron of the Irish Parliamentary Party.

  1. ^ a b "James McCann, MP". Navan & District Historical Society. Retrieved 13 December 2015.