John Ferris (politician)
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John Ferris (January 9, 1811 – 1884) was a New Brunswick businessman, explorer and political figure. He represented Queen's in the Canadian House of Commons 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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Political Biography from the Library of Parliament
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- ↑ The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men : Quebec and the Maritime (1881)
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