John O'Brien

Deceased Person

1847 – 1917

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Who was John O'Brien?

John O'Brien was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1890 to 1903 as a Liberal-Conservative.

He was born in Nelson, 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.

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Born
Feb 20, 1847
Died
Oct 20, 1917

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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