James Stones
James Stones (6 April 1868 – 17 September 1935) was a British Member of Parliament.
Born in Farnworth, Stones was educated at St James' School in the town. He became a railway clerk in 1882, working until he was promoted to cashier and paymaster in 1920, and then retiring in 1928.[1]
Stones was a member of the Conservative Party, for which he served on Farnworth Urban District Council, including a period as chairman of the council from 1915 to 1919.[1]
At the 1931 United Kingdom general election, Stones stood in Farnworth and was elected. He served until his death, late in 1935.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Stenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1979). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. III. Brighton: Harvester Press. p. 344. ISBN 0855273259.