James Kitson, 1st Baron Airedale
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Sir James Kitson, PC, DSc, 1st Baron Airedale (22 September 1835 – 16 March 1911) was a British peer and Liberal Party politician.
The son of James Kitson, he married (1) Emily Christina Cliff, on 20 September 1860. They had two children.
- Sir Albert Ernest Kitson, 2nd Baron Airedale (1863-1944)
- James Clifford Kitson (b. 6 Dec 1864)
He married (2) Mary Laura Smith, on 1 June 1881. They had one child.
- Sir Roland Dudley Kitson, 3rd Baron Airedale (1882-1958)
He was created 1st Baronet Kitson [U.K.] on 28 August 1886.
He held the office of Lord Mayor of Leeds between 1896 and 1897.
He was created 1st Baron Airedale, of Gledhow, West Riding of co. York [U.K.] on 17 July 1907.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Beaumont |
Member of Parliament for Colne Valley 1892–1907 |
Succeeded by Victor Grayson |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Baron Airedale 1907–1911 |
Succeeded by Albert Kitson |
