John Japp

John Japp J.P.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool
In office 1906–1907
Preceded by	Joseph Ball
Succeeded by	Richard Caton, M.D.

John Japp JP (1844–1911) was a leading Liverpool shipowner and local politician who served as Lord Mayor of Liverpool.

Biography

Japp was born in Montrose, Scotland. He was the son of Francis Japp, partner in the firm J. & F. Japp, Cabinetmakers.^[1] He arrived in Liverpool from Scotland in 1865 and by his energy, industry and mercantile abilities, he made his was into the front rank of the shipping community. He started business as a shipbroker and shipowner. He was a partner in the well known firm of Messrs Japp & Kirby, shipowners, brokers and merchants in Chapel Street, Liverpool.^[2]

He entered Liverpool City council as a Liberal in 1899 for Sefton Park East.^[3] He was noted for his special services rendered on the education authority, especially with regard to technical instruction in nautical subjects. He was also a Justice of the Peace.^[4]

He served as the 2nd Scottish in 1906-07 Lord Mayor of Liverpool.^[5] His Mayoral allowance was £2000.^[6]

His cousin was James William Japp, Provost of Montrose from 1878 to 1881.^[7]

See also

• Records, sources & information about the Parish and Royal Burgh of Montrose
• 1899 Liverpool City Council election
• Liverpool City Council elections 1880–present
• Liverpool City Council
• Mayors and Lord Mayors of Liverpool 1207 to present

References

1. Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin Review 12 October 1906 p.3.
2. The Scotsman 10th November 1906 p.10
3. Liverpool City Council - Proceedings of the Council 1899-1900".
4. The Scotsman 10th November 1906 p.10
5. "List of Lord Mayors of Liverpool" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
6. The Scotsman 10th November 1906 p.10
7. Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin Review 12 October 1906 p.3.