David Irvine (Canadian politician)

David Irvine (November 26, 1835 – May 28, 1924) was an Irish-born farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Carleton in the Canadian House of Commons from 1881 to 1887 as a Liberal member.[1]

He was born in Crimland, County Fermanagh,[1] the son of Robert Irvine and Mary Ellis.[2] He operated a farm near Centreville, New Brunswick.[3] Irvine was elected in an 1881 by-election held after the death of George Heber Connell.[2] He died in Centreville at the age of 92.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1885 JA Gemmill
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.