John O'Brien (Canadian politician)
John O'Brien | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Northumberland County | |
| In office 1890–1903 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1847 Nelson-Miramichi, New Brunswick |
| Died | October 20, 1917 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
John O'Brien (February 20, 1847 – October 20, 1917) was a Canadian merchant and politician in
Liberal-Conservative
.
He was born in Nelson-Miramichi, New Brunswick, the son of John O'Brien and Mary Alward, both Irish immigrants, and was educated there. In 1890, he married Lillie McPeake. O'Brien was involved in the lumber trade. He served on the county council and was county warden. O'Brien also served as vice-president of the local Agricultural Society.
References
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill
- The Irish In Early New Brunswick, Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick
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