About James O'Brien
Lived 1859 – 1932 (aged 73). James O'Brien was a Canadian politician and merchant.
James O'Brien (February 18, 1859 – August 21, 1932) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Hants County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1907 to 1911 as a Liberal member.
O'Brien was born in 1859 at Windsor, Nova Scotia to William O'Brien and Louisa Leonard. He married Janet H. McHeffey, of Windsor Forks. He served as clerk of the Municipality of West Hants from 1883 to 1896 and as high sheriff from 1896 to 1907. O'Brien died in 1932 at Windsor, Nova Scotia. O'Brien was elected in a by-election on July 18, 1907 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Arthur Drysdale, and he did not contest the subsequent 1911 Nova Scotia general election.
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Who was James O'Brien?
Canadian politician from Nova Scotia (1859–1932)
When was James O'Brien born?
James O'Brien was born on 18 February 1859 in Windsor.
When did James O'Brien die?
James O'Brien died on 21 August 1932 in Windsor.
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James O'Brien was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was James O'Brien?
James O'Brien was Canadian.
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