About George Gerald King
Lived 1836 – 1928 (aged 91). George Gerald King was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
George Gerald King (11 December 1836 – 28 April 1928) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Springfield, New Brunswick, the son of Malcolm King and Elizabeth Hickson, he was a businessman before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the New Brunswick riding of Queen's in the 1878 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in the 1882 election. He was defeated in the 1887 election and an 1888 by-election, and was re-elected in the 1891 and 1896 elections.
In 1860, King married Esther Briggs. Their son George Herbert King served in the New Brunswick assembly and their son James Horace King served in the House of Commons.
Electoral record
By-election: On Mr. Baird's resignation because his election was contested, 24 November 1887
N.B. The Canadian Directory of Parliament states that George Frederick Baird was declared duly elected by a court decision.
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Who was George Gerald King?
Canadian politician (1836-1928)
When was George Gerald King born?
George Gerald King was born on 11 December 1836 in Springfield Parish.
When did George Gerald King die?
George Gerald King died on 28 April 1928 in Edmonton.
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George Gerald King was a politician and businessperson.
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George Gerald King was Canadian.
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