James E. Lynott
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James Edward Lynott (June 26, 1839 – January 7, 1890) was a political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1879 to ????.
He was born in St. George, New Brunswick, the son of Edward Lynott and Mary Leddy, both natives of Ireland. Lynott was named a magistrate in 1855. In 1863, he married Kathleen A. Sullivan. He served as secretary for the Grand Southern Railway Company, secretary for the school board at St. George and councillor for Charlotte County. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1870. He was Speaker for the provincial assembly from 1883 to 1886.
[edit] References
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1885, JA Gemmill
- The Irish In Early New Brunswick, Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick
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