James Cunningham (Canadian politician)

James Cunningham (August 1, 1834 – May 4, 1925)[1] was a Canadian merchant and Liberal politician, who represented New Westminster in the Canadian House of Commons during the 3rd Parliament from 1874 to 1878.[2]

Born in Anyevny, County Monaghan, Ireland,[2] the son of James Cunningham, he was educated in Anyevny, later coming to Canada and entering business as a merchant in New Westminster. In 1864, Cunningham married Mary Ann Woodman. He resigned his seat in the House of Commons in 1878.[3] He sat as MLA for New Westminster City from 1884 to 1886. In 1873, he also served as the first Mayor of New Westminster.[2] Cunningham died in New Westminster at the age of 91.[3]

His brother Thomas served in the British Columbia assembly.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Archived 2010-11-29 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. 1 2 3 Summary of Federal Experience from Library of Parliament
  3. 1 2 Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
  4. ↑ Matthews, J.S (2011). Early Vancouver (PDF). Volume 6. City of Vancouver Archives. Retrieved 2011-08-07.


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