James Yeo (politician)

James Yeo (politician)

James Yeo (October 31 1827–February 13 1903) was a merchant, ship builder, ship owner, and Canadian Member of Parliament for Prince Edward Island, representing Prince County beginning in 1873 when Prince Edward Island joined Canadian Confederation and serving until 1891.

Yeo was born in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, the son of James Yeo who was a native of Yorkshire, England. In 1855, he married Sarah Jane Glover. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island representing 2nd Prince from 1872 to 1873 and was a member of the Executive Council. He was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal member.

His brother John succeeded him as the member for Prince County in the House of Commons and later served in the Senate.

External links

* [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=3cc08a0d-b6a3-40fa-9b80-99402795a735&Language=E Entry at the Parliament of Canada web site]
* [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?doc=32952 "The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1878", CH Mackintosh ]


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