About Richard J. Gill
Lived 1886 – 1959 (aged 72). Richard J. Gill was a Canadian politician.
Richard Joseph Gill (March 29, 1886 – March 7, 1959) was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1931 to his death in 1959 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Barnaby River, New Brunswick, the son of Thomas Gill and Sarah Masterson. Gill was educated at St. Francis Xavier University. In 1920, he married Estelle C. Power. He served as county warden in 1923 and 1924. In 1946, he was named Minister of Lands and Mines in the administration of Premier John B. McNair, and served through 1952.
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Canadian politician (1886–1959)
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Richard J. Gill was born on 29 March 1886 in Canada.
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Richard J. Gill died on 7 March 1959 in Canada.
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Richard J. Gill was a politician.
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