James Hannay McGaul (c. 1841 – 14 December 1921) was an English businessman who was mayor of Birkenhead. 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.[3]
James Hannay McGaul | |
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 McGaul pictured as Mayor of Birkenhead in 1908.[1] | |
| Born | c. 1841 Tranmere, Merseyside, England[2] |
| Died | 14 December 1921 (aged 80)[3] |
| Nationality | British |