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John Ferris (New Brunswick politician)

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John Ferris
Source: Library and Archives Canada

John Ferris (January 9, 1811 – November 3, 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 73.[2]

1867 Canadian federal election: Queen's
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal John Ferris acclaimed
Source: Canadian Elections Database[4]
1872 Canadian federal election: Queen's
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal John Ferris 621
Unknown Amasa Coy 135
Unknown V.W. Wiggins 30
1874 Canadian federal election: Queen's
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal John Ferris 621
Unknown Amasa Coy 135
Unknown V.W. Wiggins 30
Source: lop.parl.ca

References

  1. ^ a b John Ferris (New Brunswick politician) – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ^ a b Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
  3. ^ The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men : Quebec and the Maritime (1881)
  4. ^ Sayers, Anthony M. "1867 Federal Election". Canadian Elections Database. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024.