David Graham Shillington
Major David Graham Shillington PC(NI) (10 December 1872 – 22 January 1944) was an Ulster Unionist politician.
Early life
He was educated at Methodist College Belfast and Rydalmount School, Colwyn Bay. He was the proprietor of a general merchant's shop in Belfast.
Political career
In 1921, he was elected to the House of Commons of Northern Ireland as Unionist member for Armagh, and then for Armagh, Central in 1929 until he resigned on medical advice in February 1941.
He served as Minister of Labour from 1937-38.
Personal life
Shillington had six children. The youngest was Graham Shillington, who would become the Chief Constable of Royal Ulster Constabulary.[1]
References
- ↑ "Sir Graham Shillington". The Daily Telegraph. 16 August 2001. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
Sources
| Parliament of Northern Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New creation |
Member of Parliament for Armagh 1921 - 1929 |
Succeeded by Constituency abolished |
| Preceded by New constituency |
Member of Parliament for Armagh, Central 1929 - 1941 |
Succeeded by George Dougan |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by J. M. Andrews |
Minister of Labour 1937 - 1938 |
Succeeded by John Fawcett Gordon |
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