About Frederick W. Sumner
Lived 1855 – 1919 (aged 64). Frederick W. Sumner was a Canadian politician.
Frederick William Sumner (April 12, 1855 – November 20, 1919) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Westmorland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1895 to 1899 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick and educated in Moncton and Truro, Nova Scotia. Sumner married Margaret T. McEwan. He was a hardware merchant and was also involved in production and export of lumber. Sumner served six terms as mayor of Moncton. He also served as Agent-General for New Brunswick. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1908.
Two of his former homes in Moncton were designated Local Historic Places.
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Canadian politician (1855-1919)
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Frederick W. Sumner was born on 12 April 1855.
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Frederick W. Sumner died on 20 November 1919.
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Frederick W. Sumner was Canadian.
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