James Joicey, 1st Baron Joicey facts for kids
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The Lord Joicey
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(Parliamentary Album 1895)
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| Born | 4 April 1846 Tanfield, co. Durham |
| Died | 21 November 1936 (aged 90) Ford Castle, Ford, Northumberland |
| Resting place | St Michael's Church, Ford |
| Known for | Coal mining magnate and politician |
| Nationality | British |
| Offices | MP (Chester-le-Street), JP, DL (co. Durham) |
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James Joicey (born April 4, 1846 – died November 21, 1936) was an important English businessman and politician. He was famous for owning many coal mines in Durham and for being a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Liberal Party. He was also known as the 1st Baron Joicey.
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About James Joicey
Early Life and Family
James Joicey was born on April 4, 1846, in Tanfield, County Durham. He was the second son of George Joicey, who was a partner in an engineering company in Newcastle. James went to school at Anchorage School in Gateshead and Gainford Academy near Darlington. His father passed away when James was only ten years old.
James Joicey got married to Amy Robinson in 1879, and they had two sons. After Amy passed away in 1881, James married Marguerite Smyles Drever in 1884. With Marguerite, he had two more sons and a daughter.
His Business Empire
When he was seventeen, James Joicey started working as a clerk at his uncle James's mining company. This company, called James Joicey & Co., Ltd., was started in 1838 and owned several coal mines in the West Durham area. These mines included pits at Beamish and Tanfield.
By 1872, James Joicey became the managing director of the company. He bought more coal mines over the years, including the Lambton collieries in 1896 and the Hetton collieries in 1911. He was the main boss of both James Joicey & Co., Ltd. and the Lambton & Hetton Collieries, Ltd. Later, around 1924, these companies joined together to form the Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries. People in the Tyneside area often called him "Jimmy Joicey" or "Old King Coal." He was known for being one of the biggest coal mine owners in the world.
In Politics
Besides his work in the coal industry, James Joicey also served in government roles. He was a Deputy Lieutenant for County Durham and a Justice of the Peace for Northumberland, Montgomeryshire, and Newcastle Upon-Tyne.
In 1885, Joicey was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Chester-le-Street. He held this important position until the 1906 election. In 1893, he was given the special title of Baronet. Then, in 1906, he was given an even higher title, becoming Baron Joicey, of Chester-le-Street. This meant he became a member of the peerage, a group of people with special noble titles.
From 1887, James Joicey lived at Longhirst Hall near Morpeth, Northumberland. Later, in 1906, he bought the Ford Castle estate in Northumberland, and in 1908, he also bought the Etal Castle estate.
Later Years and Passing
James Joicey passed away at his home, Ford Castle, on November 21, 1936. He was 90 years old. He was buried at St Michael's Church in Ford. His son, James Arthur, took over his title and responsibilities.
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