John Parsons
Canadian businessman, ship's captain and political figure in Newfoundland
About John Parsons
Lived 1868 – 1949 (aged 80–81). John Parsons was a Canadian politician.
John Parsons (1868 – March 18, 1949) was a businessman, ship's captain and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Bay Roberts in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1928 to 1932 as a Liberal.
He was born in Bay Roberts, the son of James Parsons and Ellen King, and was educated there. Parsons married Susannah Calpin. He operated a wholesale-retail business in the Bay Roberts area and also captained ships operating in the seal fishery. He opposed union with Canada. Parsons joined the opposition Conservatives in 1932 after Squires was accused of corruption. He did not run for reelection in 1932.
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Who was John Parsons?
Canadian businessman, ship's captain and political figure in Newfoundland
When was John Parsons born?
John Parsons was born in 1868.
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John Parsons died on 18 March 1949.
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John Parsons was a politician.
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John Parsons was Canadian.
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