About Joseph Robbins Kinney
Lived 1839 – 1919 (aged 80). Joseph Robbins Kinney was a Canadian politician, merchant and notary.
Joseph Robbins Kinney (April 15, 1839 – November 7, 1919) was a merchant, notary public and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented the Yarmouth district in the House of Commons of Canada from 1882 to 1887 as a Liberal member.
The son of William Kinney (1809–1890) and Orpah Robbins, he was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. In 1860, he married Ada E. Ritchie. Kinney was consular agent for the United States. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1878 to 1882. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection to the House of Commons in 1887 and 1891.
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Who was Joseph Robbins Kinney?
Canadian politician
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Joseph Robbins Kinney was born on 15 April 1839 in Annapolis Royal.
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Joseph Robbins Kinney died on 7 November 1919 in Los Angeles.
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Joseph Robbins Kinney was a politician, merchant and notary.
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Joseph Robbins Kinney was Canadian.
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