James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton

James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton DL JP (31 December 1842 ⓠ27 May 1930) was a British businessman, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. His family's business in Lancaster produced oilcloth and linoleum, which was exported around the world. After serving as a Member of Parliament for Lancaster, he was elevated to the peerage as Baron Ashton in 1895. Unproven accusations that he had purchased his title, however, haunted him and led to his eventual withdrawal from public life. Find out about James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs! Right here at FameChain. Partners of James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton. Married. 1 child together. 1869. Margaret Williamson. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton Children. Hon. Eleanor Peel, Countess Peel. born 1872, died 1949, age 77 (approx.) with Margaret Williamson. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton Partner(s) Other Children. Trivia. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton Family. View James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's children: James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton's daughter was Hon. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other people named James Williamson, see James Williamson (disambiguation). The Ashton Memorial. James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton (31 December 1842 ⓠ27 May 1930) was a British businessman and Liberal Party politician, whose family business in Lancaster produced oilcloth and linoleum which was exported around the world.[1]. He was born the third of four surviving children to James Williamson Snr, who had established a successful coated fabrics business in the town in the 1840s. James jnr was educated at Lancaster Williamson Park in Lancaster, England, was constructed by millionaire James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton, and his father, also called James Williamson. Its focal point is the Ashton Memorial. The park now covers an area of 53.6 acres (217,000 m²), having been extended in 1999 onto adjoining land, Fenham Carr, following a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Features of the park include the Ashton Memorial, fountains, a butterfly house, a café, a children's play area, the Lancaster sundial on the site of what was once a bandstand, some sculptures and a small folly known as the Temple. The James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton (31 December 1842 ⓠ27 May 1930) was a British businessman and Liberal Party politician. Williamson was a successful businessman, whose family business in Lancaster produced oil cloth and linoleum which were exported around the world. [ [http://www.williamsonpark.com/Pages/history.html Williamson Park: history] ] With his father, James Williamson, Sr, he created the city's Williamson Park, on the site of former stone quarries on Lancaster moor. Thomas Ashton, 1st Baron Ashton of Hyde ┠Thomas Gair Ashton, 1st Baron Ashton of Hyde (5 February 1855 ndash; 1 May 1933), was a British industrialist, philanthropist and Liberal politician.Ashton was born at Fallowfield, Manchester, , the son of James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to navigation Jump to search. For other people named James Williamson, see James Williamson (disambiguation). "Baron Ashton" and "Lord Ashton" redirect here. For other uses, see Baron Ashton (disambiguation). The Right Honourable The Lord Ashton DL JP. James Williamson, Baron Ashton. Member of Parliament for Lancaster. In office 1886 ⓠ1895. Personal details. Born. James Williamson 31 December 1842 Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Died. 27 May 1930(1930-05-27) (aged 87) , Thurnham, Lancashire. Nationality. British.