Thomas Hetherington (politician)
| Thomas Hetherington | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Queen's County | |
| In office 1882 to 1892 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1815 Johnston Parish, New Brunswick |
| Died | September 3, 1913 (aged 82) Cody, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal Party of New Brunswick |
Thomas Thorne Hetherington was a merchant, farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1882 to 1892 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Johnston, Queen's County, New Brunswick, the son of Richard Hetherington, who came from England. In 1860, he married Violet D. Thorne. Hetherington was a justice of the peace and a commissioner in the Parish Court. He was reelected in Queen's in 1892 but resigned his seat to allow Andrew George Blair to be elected there in a by-election .
His son Judson also served as a member of the provincial assembly, also serving as speaker. He died in 1913.[1]
