John Mulholland, 1st Baron Dunleath (1819–95)

Textile manufacturer and politician. Educated at Belfast Royal Academy. Joined his father as a partner in the family linen business in 1840; sole proprietor, 1846. Created an integrated spinning and weaving business, the York Street Flax Spinning Company, with his brother-in-law in 1851. High sheriff for co. Down, 1868; co. Tyrone, 1873. MP for Downpatrick, 1874–85. Created Baron Dunleath, 1892.