Isaac Burpee

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The Hon.
Isaac Burpee
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Member of the Canadian Parliament
for City and County of St. John
In office
1872–1885
Preceded by John Hamilton Gray
Succeeded by Charles Arthur Everett
Personal details
Born (1825-11-28)November 28, 1825
Sheffield, New Brunswick
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New York City, New York
Political party Liberal
Cabinet Minister of Customs (1873-1878)
Minister of Agriculture (Acting) (1876-1877)

Isaac Burpee, PC (November 28, 1825 – March 1, 1885) was a Canadian merchant, entrepreneur, and politician.

Born in Sheffield, New Brunswick, the son of Isaac Burpee and Phoebe Coban, he was elected as a Liberal to the Canadian House of Commons in 1872 representing the riding of City and County of St. John, New Brunswick. He was the Minister of Customs and Minister of Agriculture (Acting). He served until his death in 1885.

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