Frederick W. Sumner

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Frederick William Sumner (April 12, 1855 – ) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Westmorland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1895 to 1899 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick and educated in Moncton and Truro, Nova Scotia. Sumner married M. McEwan. He was a hardware merchant and was also involved in production and export of lumber. Sumner served six terms as mayor of Moncton. He also served as Agent-General for New Bunswick. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the House of Commons in 1908.

His former home in Moncton was designated a Local Historic Place. ^[1]