About Peter McSweeney
Lived 1842 – 1921 (aged 78). Peter McSweeney was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Peter McSweeney (April 9, 1842 – February 2, 1921) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He sat for Northumberland division in the Senate of Canada from 1899 to 1921 as a Liberal.
He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, the son of Peter McSweeney, an Irish immigrant, and Joanna Downing. He first went into business with his brothers, Edward and Thomas, who dealt in dry goods and furniture. In 1872, he married Wilhelmina Smith, the widow of H. Peter Fisher. McSweeney went into business on his own in 1877. He also served on Moncton town council.
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Who was Peter McSweeney?
Canadian politician (1842-1921)
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Peter McSweeney was born on 9 April 1842 in Moncton.
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Peter McSweeney died on 2 February 1921.
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Peter McSweeney was a politician and merchant.
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Peter McSweeney was Canadian.
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