James Chambers (Irish Unionist)
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James Chambers (1863-1917), Irish lawyer.
He was born in 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Chambers, of Darkley, County Armagh. Leaving Lurgan College, he proceeded to Queen's College, Belfast, where he studied Law, going on to London University to complete his studies. He was called to the Bar in 1885, serving in the North-East Circuit.
In 1902 he took silk, and three years later was elected a bencher of King's Inns. Early in 1917, Mr. Chambers was appointed Solicitor General for Ireland, in succession to Mr. James O'Connor, who became Attorney General.
In addition to his legal career, Mr. Chambers was an ardent Unionist, and from 1910-1917 served as Unionist MP for South Belfast. He died in 1917.
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