James McGaul

James Hannay McGaul

McGaul pictured as Mayor of Birkenhead in 1908

McGaul pictured as Mayor of Birkenhead in 1908.[1]
Born Birkenhead
Died December 14, 1921(1921-12-14)[2]
Nationality British

James Hannay McGaul (also known as J.H. McGaul) was born in Birkenhead, Wirral. He was a building contractor with a business in Liverpool, but devoted his spare time to football and public office. He was president of Tranmere Rovers F.C. from their inception in 1884 until they became a limited company in 1912. He became mayor of Birkenhead in 1908–9 and a justice of the peace.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Bishop, Peter (1 November 1998). Tranmere Rovers Football Club. Images of England. Stroud, U.K.: Tempus. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-7524-1505-5.
  2. 1 2 Bishop, Peter (1990). The A–Z of Tranmere Rovers. Ellesmere Port: Chester IV Graphics. ASIN B0011SRSOG.
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