Cock burn, James

(1819-1883). Born in Berwick-on-Tweed, England. Came to Canada, and called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1846. Practised his profe ion at Cobourg. Represented West North umber land in the A embly, 1861-1867; solicitor-general for Upper Canada, 1864-1867. A delegate to the Quebec Conference. After Confederation sat in the House of Commons for West North umber land, 1867-1874, and during that time was Speaker of the House. Again elected to the House of Commons, 1878, and retained his seat until 1881, when he retired to accept the chairmanship of the commi ion on the consolidation of the statutes of Canada. Index : T Solicitor-general, West, delegate to Quebec Conference, 76. E Last Speaker of the House of Commons to exercise privilege of addre ing the governor-general on measures of the se ion, 1869, 130. Bib. : Taylor, Brit. Am. ; Rattray, The Scot in British North America ; Dent, Last Forty Years .