James McCann (1840 – 14 February 1904) was an Irish businessman and politician. He was a successful stockbroker, before buying the old Russell Estate at Ardsallagh,

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. He set up a number of business including a bacon factory and a furniture factory. He was an MP, representing the

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, for Dublin St Stephen's Green, from 1900 until his death in office in February 1904. The by-election for the seat was won by

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of the Irish Parliamentary Party.

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* 1840 births 1904 deaths Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for County Dublin constituencies (1801–1922) Irish Parliamentary Party MPs People from County Louth UK MPs 1900–1906 {{Ireland-UK-MP-stub