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James Morris

1857 – 1931

Canadian farmer, marble and granite dealer and political figure in Quebec

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Lived 1857 – 1931 (aged 73). James Morris was a Canadian politician and farmer.

James Morris (16 December 1857 – 12 June 1931) was a farmer, marble and granite dealer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Châteauguay in the House of Commons of Canada from 1913 to 1917 as a Conservative.

He was born in Rutland, Canada West, the son of Patrick Morris and Ann McRae, and was educated at Saint-Chrysostome, Quebec. He settled at Aubrey, now listed in the present region. He was mayor of Saint-Chrysostome for two years. He was defeated by James Pollock Brown when he ran for a federal seat in 1911; Morris was elected to the House of Commons in a 1913 by-election held after Brown's death. He was defeated by James Robb when he ran for reelection in the amalgamated riding of Châteauguay—Huntingdon in 1917. He died in Aubrey at the age of 73.

Electoral history By-election: On Mr. Brown's death, 30 May 1913

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Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Who was James Morris?

Canadian farmer, marble and granite dealer and political figure in Quebec (1857-1931)

When was James Morris born?

James Morris was born on 16 December 1857 in Canada West.

When did James Morris die?

James Morris died on 12 June 1931.

What was James Morris's occupation?

James Morris was a politician and farmer.

What nationality was James Morris?

James Morris was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Morris

· Wikidata: Q3161290

· DBpedia: James Morris (Quebec politician)

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