John Japp JP (1844–1911) was a leading Liverpool shipowner and local politician who served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
John Japp J.P. | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Liverpool | |
| In office 1906–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Ball |
| Succeeded by | Richard Caton, M.D. |
Biography
editJapp was born in Montrose, Scotland. He was the son of Francis Japp, partner in the firm J. & F. Japp, Cabinetmakers.[1] He arrived in Liverpool from Scotland in 1865 and developed a leading role in the city's shipping community. He started business as a shipbroker and shipowner and was later a partner in the well-known firm of Japp & Kirby, shipowners, brokers and merchants in Chapel Street.[2]
He entered Liverpool City Council as a Liberal Party councillor in 1899, representing the Sefton Park East ward.[3] He was noted for his service on the education authority, especially with regard to technical instruction in nautical subjects. He was also a Justice of the Peace.[2]
In 1906–07 he served as the second Scottish Lord Mayor of Liverpool.[4] His Mayoral allowance was £2000.[2]
His cousin was James William Japp, Provost of Montrose from 1878 to 1881.[1]
See also
edit- 1899 Liverpool City Council election
- Liverpool City Council elections 1880–present
- Liverpool City Council
- Mayors and Lord Mayors of Liverpool 1207 to present
References
edit- 1 2 Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin Review, 12 October 1906, p. 3.
- 1 2 3 The Scotsman, 10th November 1906, p. 10.
- ↑ Liverpool City Council - Proceedings of the Council 1899-1900".
- ↑ "List of Lord Mayors of Liverpool" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
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