About Joshua Homer
Lived 1827 – 1886 (aged 59). Joshua Homer was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Joshua Attwood Reynolds Homer (August 1, 1827 – September 20, 1886) was a Canadian Member of Parliament from British Columbia.
The son of Joseph Homer, he was born in Barrington, Nova Scotia
Homer was a Liberal-Conservative candidate in New Westminster during the 1874 federal election but lost to Liberal James Cunningham. Homer was later elected Member of Parliament in an 1882 by-election when incumbent Thomas Robert McInnes resigned to accept an appointment in the Senate. His election was confirmed in the general election only six months later. Homer died in office in New Westminster before he could complete the term.
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Who was Joshua Homer?
Canadian Member of Parliament
When was Joshua Homer born?
Joshua Homer was born on 1 August 1827.
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Joshua Homer died on 20 September 1886.
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Joshua Homer was a politician and merchant.
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Joshua Homer was Canadian.
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