Sir John Anthony
Sir John Anthony JP (1862–1935) was a late 19th and early 20th century Scottish businessman who served as Provost of Govan from 1903 to 1906. He was actively involved in the Temperance movement.
John Anthony | |
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| Born | 9 February 1862 |
| Died | April 10, 1935 (aged 73) |
| Alma mater | Stewarton Public School |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Title | Scottish Liberal Association (Chairman) |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes McCrae |
He was Chairman of the Scottish Liberal Association.
Life
He was born in Kirkford near Stewarton in Ayrshire on 9 February 1862 to Andrew Anthony, a shoemaker, and his wife Agnes McCrae. He was educated at Stewarton Public School.[1]
In 1875 he began working as a message boy (delivering telegraphs) based at Stewarton Railway Station. Around 1880 he transferred to Pollokshaws and around 1882 moved to Govan, still working for the railway, but as a cashier.
In 1889 he became a partner in Cockburn Brothers of Govan, iron and steel product manufacturers at St James Ironworks on Helen Street in Govan.[2] In 1897 David Cockburn died and Anthony then became sole proprietor. He expanded the business into South Africa.
He joined Govan town council as a councillor in 1893, becoming a magistrate in 1897 and being elected Provost in 1904.[1] His tasks involved unveiling the statue of Isabella Elder in Elder Park in Govan in 1906.[3] He was succeeded in 1908 by David McKechnie.
He was knighted by King George V in 1916.[4]
He died on 10 April 1935 at Dalmeny House: 13 Torridon Avenue in Dumbreck. He is buried in the crowded south section of Craigton Cemetery.
References
- "Craigton Cemetery Heritage Trail". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- Glasgow Post Office Directory 1904.
- "Elder Park". Clyde Waterfront Regeneration. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- London Gazette 3 June 1916.