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William Joseph Croke

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William Joseph Croke (1840 – March 11, 1869) was a Nova Scotia lawyer and political figure. He represented Richmond in the House of Commons of Canada as a member of the Anti-Confederation Party from 1867 to 1869.

Croke practised law in Arichat, Nova Scotia. He died in office at Halifax in 1869 at the age of 29.[1]

1867 Canadian federal election: Richmond
Party Candidate Votes
Anti-Confederation William Joseph Croke 545
Unknown Mr. Donovan 279

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.