About John Guppy
Lived 1874 – 1937 (aged 62–63). John Guppy was a Canadian politician and fisher.
John Guppy (1874 – August 12, 1937) was a fisherman, farmer and political figure in the Colony of Newfoundland. He represented Trinity Bay in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1919 to 1923 as a member of the Fishermen's Protective Union.
He was born in Port Rexton. Guppy served as chairman of the local council for Port Rexton. He did not run for reelection in 1923. Guppy was a director of the Union Electric Light and Power Company. and later served as a director for the Union Trading Company. He died in Port Rexton in 1937.
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Who was John Guppy?
Canadian politician
When was John Guppy born?
John Guppy was born in 1874.
When did John Guppy die?
John Guppy died on 12 August 1937.
What was John Guppy's occupation?
John Guppy was a politician and fisher.
What nationality was John Guppy?
John Guppy was Canadian.
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