About John O'Brien
Lived 1847 – 1917 (aged 70). John O'Brien was a Canadian politician.
John O'Brien (February 20, 1847 – October 20, 1917) was a Canadian merchant and politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1890 to 1903 as a Liberal-Conservative.
He was born in Nelson-Miramichi, New Brunswick, the son of John O'Brien and Mary Alward, both Irish immigrants, and was educated there. In 1890, he married Lillie McPeake. O'Brien was involved in the lumber trade. He served on the county council and was county warden. O'Brien also served as vice-president of the local Agricultural Society.
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Who was John O'Brien?
Canadian politician, born 1847
When was John O'Brien born?
John O'Brien was born on 20 February 1847 in Nelson-Miramichi.
When did John O'Brien die?
John O'Brien died on 20 October 1917.
What was John O'Brien's occupation?
John O'Brien was a politician.
What nationality was John O'Brien?
John O'Brien was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John O'Brien (Canadian politician)
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