James Quinton (politician)
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James Quinton was a farmer, building contractor and political figure in New Brunswick
. He represented St. John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1866 to 1870.
Quinton supported union with Canada. He married Elizabeth Tilley.
His son William A. Quinton
also served in the New Brunswick assembly.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
. He represented St. John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
from 1866 to 1870.
Quinton supported union with Canada. He married Elizabeth Tilley.
His son William A. Quinton
William A. Quinton
William A. Quinton was a farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented St. John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1883 to 1890 as a Liberal member....
also served in the New Brunswick assembly.