John Mackie (Kirkcudbright MP)
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John Mackie (died 3 July 1858)[1] was a British Whig politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Kirkcudbrightshire, Preceded by ...
John Mackie | |
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Member of Parliament for Kirkcudbrightshire | |
In office 20 February 1850 – 3 April 1857 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Maitland |
Succeeded by | James Mackie |
Personal details | |
Died | 3 July 1858 |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Children | James Mackie |
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He was elected Whig MP for Kirkcudbrightshire at a by-election in 1850—caused by Thomas Maitland's appointment as a senator of the College of Justice—and held the seat until the 1857 general election, when he stepped down in favour of his son James Mackie.[2][page needed][3]