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John O'Brien (Canadian politician)

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John O'Brien
Member of the
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
for Northumberland County
In office
1890–1903
Personal details
BornFebruary 20, 1847
Nelson-Miramichi, New Brunswick
DiedOctober 20, 1917 (aged 70)
Political partyLiberal-Conservative

John O'Brien (February 20, 1847 – October 20, 1917) was a Canadian merchant and politician 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-Miramichi, 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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