Joseph Leonard O'Brien (November 10, 1895 – June 18, 1973) was a Canadian politician. Born in South Nelson, New Brunswick, he was a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1925 to 1930 and was Speaker of the Assembly. By profession he was a lumber merchant, operating a small sawmill in South Nelson.
In 1940, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Northumberland. A member of the National Government, he was defeated in 1945. In 1958, he was appointed the 21st Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and served until 1965.
He purchased Beaubears Island, New Brunwick and a monument in the national park on the island in his honour.
Remains rest at Malcolm Cemetery of St. Patrick's Church located in Nelson-Miramichi, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada.
Joseph Leonard O'Brien - Parliament of Canada biography
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| Preceded by John Patrick Barry |
Member of Parliament from Northumberland 1940-1945 |
Succeeded by John William Maloney |
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| Preceded by Allison Dysart |
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick 1925–1930 |
Succeeded by F. C. Squires |
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