James Barnes (Canadian politician)
James Barnes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | |
| In office 1896–1908 | |
| Constituency | Kent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1842 Cornwall, Ontario |
| Died | November 8, 1924 (aged 82) |
| Political party | New Brunswick Liberal Association |
| Spouse | Julia Eliza Smith |
| Residence | Buctouche, New Brunswick |
| Occupation | Farmer, contractor |
James Barnes (September 6, 1842 – November 8, 1924) was a farmer, lumberman, railway contractor and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Kent County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1895 to 1908 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Cornwall and later came to Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Barnes married a Julia Eliza Smith there. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1892.
References
- Gemmill, J.A., ed. (1897). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 333.