James Fox (Newfoundland politician)
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James Fox was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Newfoundland
from 1879 to 1883.
He was born in Harbour Grace
and operated a fishing supply business in St. John's
with his brother John
. Fox died in St. John's in 1883.
He was the father of James Patrick Fox
who later served in the Newfoundland assembly.
Legislative Council of Newfoundland
The Legislative Council of Newfoundland was established in 1854 when the British Government granted a new constitution to Newfoundland establishing an Executive Council of not more than seven members of the majority party and a Legislative Council of not more than 15 members upon nomination of the...
from 1879 to 1883.
He was born in Harbour Grace
Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador
Harbour Grace is a town in Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With roots dating back to the sixteenth century, it is one of the oldest towns in North America. It is located about 45 km northwest of the provincial capital, St. John's...
and operated a fishing supply business in St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
with his brother John
John Fox (Newfoundland politician)
John Fox was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented St. John's West in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1855 to 1857....
. Fox died in St. John's in 1883.
He was the father of James Patrick Fox
James Patrick Fox
James Patrick Fox , Canadian politician and office holder, born in St. John’s to James and Bridget Fox....
who later served in the Newfoundland assembly.