John Ferris (New Brunswick politician)
John Ferris (January 9, 1811 – 1884) was a New Brunswick businessman, explorer and political figure. He represented Queen's in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1878.[1] His surname also appears as Farris in some sources, such as the 1881 census.
He was born in Cambridge, Queen's County, New Brunswick in early 1811,[1] the son of John Ferris.[2] Ferris was a lumber merchant and farmer. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1844 to 1864 and from 1866 to 1867.[3] Ferris died in Cambridge at the age of 72.[2]
1867 Canadian federal election: Queen's | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
Liberal | John Ferris | acclaimed |
1874 Canadian federal election: Queen's | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
Liberal | John Ferris | 621 | ||||||
Unknown | Amasa Coy | 135 | ||||||
Unknown | V.W. Wiggins | 30 |
1874 Canadian federal election: Queen's | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
Liberal | John Ferris | 621 | ||||||
Unknown | Amasa Coy | 135 | ||||||
Unknown | V.W. Wiggins | 30 |
References[]
- ^ a b John Ferris (New Brunswick politician) – Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ a b Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
- ^ The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men : Quebec and the Maritime (1881)
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- Liberal Party of Canada MPs
- Members of the House of Commons of Canada from New Brunswick
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