John William Kennedy
John William Kennedy (born 1910) was an Ulster Unionist member of the Parliament of Northern Ireland. He represented Belfast Cromac from 1962–1973.
He was an area supervisor for a tailoring firm and member of Belfast Corporation. He was the founder of the British Sailors Friendly League. He was the only post-World War II member of the Ulster Unionist Labour Association to sit in the Stormont House of Commons.[1]
He served as Assistant Whip from 1969 until 1972, also holding the office of Assistant Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Finance from March to May 1969.
References
- John F. Harbinson, The Ulster Unionist Party, 1882–1973, p.68
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| Parliament of Northern Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph William Morgan |
Member of Parliament for Belfast Cromac 1962–1973 |
Parliament abolished |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Joseph Burns Samuel Magowan |
Unionist Assistant Whip 1969–1972 |
Office abolished |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Joseph Burns Samuel Magowan |
Assistant Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Finance 1969–1972 |
Office abolished |
| Civic offices | ||
| Preceded by Myles Humphreys |
High Sheriff of Belfast 1970–1971 |
Succeeded by Francis Watson |
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