John Douglas

John Harold Douglas (29 April 1912 – 1982) was an Irish politician and an independent member of Seanad Éireann. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 8th Seanad on 1 October 1954, replacing his deceased father James G. Douglas. Douglas was a Quaker like his father, and succeeded him as managing director of the family linen and clothing companies. On 2 September 1941, he married Hazel née Malcolm (1915/6–8 September 2009); they had three children. References 1912 births 1982 deaths Irish businesspeople Irish Quakers Members of the 8th Seanad Nominated members of Seanad Éireann Independent members of Seanad Éireann 20th-century Irish businesspeople 20th-century Quakers