John Ferris (politician)
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Source: Library and Archives Canada
John Ferris (January 9, 1811 – 1884) was a New Brunswick businessman, explorer and political figure. He represented Queen's in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1878. His surname also appears as Farris in some sources.
He was born in Cambridge, Queen's County, New Brunswick in early 1811. Ferris was a lumber merchant and farmer. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1844 to 1864 and from 1866 to 1869.
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- Political Biography from the Library of Parliament
- The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men : Quebec and the Maritime (1881)
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