Dalrymple Maitland
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Dalrymple Maitland JP was born in Liverpool in 1848, the son of the editor of the Liverpool Mercury. He wase ducated at Dr Steele's Crescent Academy and afterwards worked in his uncle's business, to the management of which he succeeded when his uncle decided to give more time to public affairs. He sold the Mills and other businesses in 1887 after which he followed his uncle into public life, he also inherited the proprietorship of the Liverpool Mercury.
After 1887 he was associated with many public and commercial offices taking over most from his uncle on the latter's death in 1890. He was elected MHK for Middle in 1890 and became Speaker of the House of Keys in 1909, holding this position until his retirement in 1919.
He became a Justice of the Peace in 1892 and Captain of the Parish of Marown in 1909. He was also the Chairman of Isle of Man Railways, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and the Isle of Man Bank.
| Chairman & Speakers of the House of Keys |  |
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| Stevenson R, Christian E, Christian C, Stevenson T, Stevenson J, Heywood T, Moore, Taubman (Snr), Taubman, Wilkes, Goldie, Goldie-Taubman, Moore, Gawne, Goldie-Taubman, Moore, Maitland, Kerruish, Clucas, Qualtrough, Corlettt, Kerruish, Kneale, Cain, Cringle, Cannan, Brown, Rodan |
