George McLeod (New Brunswick politician)

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George McLeod
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Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Kent
In office
1874–1878
Preceded byRobert Barry Cutler
Succeeded byGilbert Anselme Girouard
Personal details
Born(1836-04-26)April 26, 1836
Richibucto, New Brunswick
DiedMay 7, 1905(1905-05-07) (aged 69)
Saint John, New Brunswick
Political partyIndependent

George McLeod (April 26, 1836 – May 7, 1905) was a Canadian politician, lumber merchant, manufacturer, shipbuilder, shipowner based in New Brunswick.

He was born in Richibucto, New Brunswick, the son of William McLeod and Elizabeth Sutherland, both Scottish immigrants, and was educated there and at the Sackville Academy. McLeod was married twice: to Sarah Abramo Kerr in 1859 and to Sarah Gordon in 1870.[1] He served as an Independent Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada representing Kent, New Brunswick from 1874 until his defeat in the 1878 federal election. He attempted to return to parliament in the 1882 federal election from the riding of City of Saint John, New Brunswick, but was narrowly defeated by Sir Samuel L. Tilley, the incumbent and Minister of Finance. He died in Saint John, New Brunswick at the age of 69.[2]

1878 Canadian federal election: Kent
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Gilbert Anselme Girouard 810 29.9
Liberal Robert Barry Cutler 726 26.8
Independent George McLeod 510 18.8
Unknown H. O'Leary 382 14.1
Liberal George McInerney 280 10.3
1874 Canadian federal election: Kent
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent George McLeod 1,570 59.4
Liberal Auguste Renaud 1,256 40.6

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References[]

  1. ^ The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1877 CH Mackintosh
  2. ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.


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