John Colville JP (Glasgow 3 July 1852 – Motherwell 22 August 1901) was a Scottish businessman and Liberal politician.
He was head of the firm of David Colville & Sons at Motherwell, iron and steel manufacturers.
[1] He was elected Provost of Motherwell in 1888, a position he held until 1895, and served as Commissioner of Supply, a justice of the peace and a county councillor of Lanarkshire.
[2] His son John Colville was also a Member of Parliament, and Secretary of State for Scotland.
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