John Morrissy

John Morrissy

John Veraker Morrissy (August 13 1857 – July 31 1924) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1888 to 1890 and from 1903 to 1916 and Northumberland in the Canadian House of Commons from 1921 to 1924 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Newcastle, New Brunswick, the son of Patrick Morrissy and Rose Farrell, both Irish immigrants, and entered business as a livery stable operator. In 1879, he married Joanna Agnes Dunn. He served on the council for Northumberland County from 1882 to 1883. Morrissy was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1888 by-election held after William A. Park resigned his seat. He served in the province's Executive Council as Minister of Public Works from 1908 to 1916. Morrissy ran unsuccessfully for a federal seat in 1896, 1900 and 1917. He died in office at the age of 66.

His son Charles Joseph Morrissy also served in the House of Commons. The Morrissy Bridge over the Miramichi River was named after John Morrissy.

References

* [http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=a8ce4ca2-ffb0-4cd6-a51b-374648d46c10&Language=E Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament]
* [http://www.canadiana.org/ECO/mtq?doc=32960 "The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1889" JA Gemmill]
* "Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922", EJ Chambers


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • John Morrissy — (1854 1924) était un marchand et un homme politique canadien du Nouveau Brunswick. Biographie John Morrissy naît le 13 août 1854 à Newcastle, au Nouveau Brunswick. Il est élu à l Assemblée législative du Nouveau Brunswick du 28 février 1903 au 23 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Morrissy Bridge — A photograph of the Morrissy Bridge The Morrissy Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing the Miramichi River at Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. Although construction of the bridge began in 1913, the bridge was completed and opened in November… …   Wikipedia

  • Charles Joseph Morrissy — Member of the Canadian Parliament for Northumberland In office 1926 – 1930 Preceded by Charles Elijah Fish Succeeded by George Manning McDade …   Wikipedia

  • Charles Joseph Morrissy — (1881 1933) était un agent d assurance, un comptable et un homme politique canadien du Nouveau Brunswick. Biographie Charles Joseph Morrissy naît le 18 janvier 1881 à Newcastle, au Nouveau Brunswick. Sa carrière politique commence en 1913 lorsqu… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Newcastle (Nouveau-Brunswick) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Newcastle.  Ne doit pas être confondu avec Paroisse de Newcastle. Newcastle Regroupée à Miramichi Données clés Pays …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Miramichi (electoral district) — Miramichi New Brunswick electoral district Miramichi in relation to other New Brunswick federal electoral districts …   Wikipedia

  • Northumberland (circonscription fédérale) — Northumberland (circonscription fédérale néo brunswickoise) Northumberland était une circonscription électorale fédérale du Nouveau Brunswick, Canada, dont le représentant a siégé à la Chambre des communes de 1867 à 1955. Sommaire 1 Histoire 2… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Northumberland (circonscription fédérale néo-brunswickoise) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Northumberland. Northumberland était une circonscription électorale fédérale du Nouveau Brunswick, Canada, dont le représentant a siégé à la Chambre des communes de 1867 à 1955. Sommaire 1 Histoire …   Wikipédia en Français

  • List of Members of the Canadian House of Commons - M — pecial note for names prefixed Mac or Mc Please note that this list was created using a semi automated process. There is a known problem with names beginning with Mac or Mc all have been rendered here as (for example) Macdonald when it should… …   Wikipedia

  • 14e législature du Canada — La distribution initiale des sièges au commencement de la 14e législature du Canada …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”