About Joseph H. Casey
Lived 1918 – 2010 (aged 91). Joseph H. Casey was a Canadian politician.
Joseph Henry Casey (May 3, 1918 – February 16, 2010) was a fish plant operator, steamship pilot and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Digby and then Digby-Annapolis in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1970 to 1984 and from 1988 to 1997 as a Liberal member.
Early life He was born in Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia, the son of John William Casey and Laura Holmes. In 1942, Casey married Vera Gertrude McWhinnie. During World War II, he served in the Canadian Army from 1941 to 1942 and in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 to 1946.
Political career Casey did not run for reelection in 1984.
Casey published two autobiographical works: The Wit and Wisdom of Joe Casey (1995) The Life and Times of Joe Casey: From Fish to Politics (2008)
The ferry MV Joe Casey, named in his honour, operates on the Bay of Fundy between East Ferry and Tiverton in Digby County.
Death Casey died on February 16, 2010.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Joseph H. Casey's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Joseph H. Casey's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph H. Casey?
Canadian politician
When was Joseph H. Casey born?
Joseph H. Casey was born on 3 May 1918 in Victoria Beach.
When did Joseph H. Casey die?
Joseph H. Casey died on 16 February 2010 in Victoria Beach.
What was Joseph H. Casey's occupation?
Joseph H. Casey was a politician.
What nationality was Joseph H. Casey?
Joseph H. Casey was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph H. Casey. https://biography.guide/joseph-h-casey/
MLA: "Joseph H. Casey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-h-casey/.
Chicago: "Joseph H. Casey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-h-casey/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC