James Mackie (MP)

James (Jem) Mackie (18 May 1821 – 28 December 1867) was a British Liberal Party and Whig politician and rugby footballer, sometimes credited with creating the sport.

James Mackie
MP
Member of Parliament
for Kirkcudbrightshire
In office
3 April 1857  28 December 1867
Preceded byJohn Mackie
Succeeded byWellwood Herries Maxwell
Personal details
Born18 May 1821
Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Died28 December 1867(1867-12-28) (aged 46)
Resting placeMinnigaff, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
NationalityBritish
Political partyLiberal
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