John Douglas (Irish politician)

John Harold Douglas (29 April 1912 – 1982) was an Irish politician and a member of Seanad Éireann.[1] He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 8th Seanad on 1 October 1954, replacing his deceased father James G. Douglas.[2][3]

Douglas was a Quaker like his father, and succeeded him as managing director of the family linen and clothing companies.[1][4] On 2 September 1941, he married Hazel née Malcolm (1915/6–8 September 2009[5]); they had three children: Jarmila Gay, Averti Karen, and James Malcolm.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 World who's who in commerce and industry. Marquis-Who's Who. 1968-01-01. p. 375.
  2. ↑ "Mr. John Harold Douglas". Members Database 1919 - 2011. Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "Senator Introduced.". Seanad Éireann debates. 24 November 1954. pp. Vol.44 No.3 p.7. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  4. ↑ Douglas, James Green; Gaughan, J. Anthony (1998). Memoirs of Senator James G. Douglas (1887-1954), concerned citizen. University College Dublin Press. p. 45. ISBN 978-1-900621-19-9. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  5. ↑ "The death has occurred of Hazel Douglas, (née Malcolm) of Dublin". RIP.ie. 11 September 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2011.


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