Isaac Burpee
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Isaac Burpee (November 28, 1825 – March 1, 1885) was a Canadian merchant, entrepreneur, and politician.
Born in Sheffield, New Brunswick, the son of Isaac Burpee and Phoebe Coban, he was elected as a Liberal to the Canadian House of Commons in 1872 representing the riding of City and County of St. John, New Brunswick. He was the Minister of Customs and Minister of Agriculture (Acting). He served until his death in 1885.
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- Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
| Parliament of Canada | ||
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| Preceded by John Hamilton Gray |
Member of Parliament from City and County of St. John 1872-1885 |
Succeeded by Charles Arthur Everett |
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| Preceded by Luc Letellier de St-Just |
Minister of Agriculture (acting) December 15, 1876 - January 25, 1877 |
Succeeded by Charles Alphonse Pantaléon Pelletier |
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