William James Kennedy (politician)

William James Kennedy (June 9, 1857[1] – December 22, 1912[2]) was a farmer, merchant and politician in Manitoba. He represented Dennis from 1897 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

He was born in Township of Howard,Kent County,Ontario Canada West, the son of George Kennedy, a native of Ireland. He was educated there and came to Manitoba in 1882. Kennedy married Sarah Jane Brady. He served as mayor of Virden, Manitoba. Kennedy ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Manitoba assembly in 1896[1] and then was elected in an 1897 by-election held following the death of Watson Crosby. He was defeated when he ran for election to the assembly in 1899 in the newly created riding of Virden.[3]

From 1901 to 1912, he was an employee of the Canadian Immigration department in Winnipeg. Kennedy died at home in Winnipeg in 1912.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Magurn, Arnott J (1898). The Parliamentary guide and work of general reference 1898-9: for Canada ... p. 230. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "William James Kennedy (1857-1912)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  3. ↑ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.