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James Barnes (Canadian politician)

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James Barnes
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1896–1908
ConstituencyKent
Personal details
Born1842
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyNew Brunswick Liberal Association
SpouseJube Smith
ResidenceBuctouche, New Brunswick
OccupationFarmer, contractor

James Barnes (born 1842) was a farmer, lumberman, railway contractor and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Kent County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1895 to 1908 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Toronto and later came to Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Barnes married a Miss Smith there. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1892.

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