John Hearn (politician)
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John Hearn was an Irish
-born businessman and political figure in Quebec
. He represented Quebec West
in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec
from 1867 to 1877, Stadacona division in the Legislative Council of Quebec
from 1877 to 1892 and Quebec West
in the Canadian House of Commons
from 1892 to 1894 as a Conservative
member.
He was born in Waterford
, the son of Thomas Hearn and Catherine Power, and was educated at Meagher’s Academy in Ireland. Hearn came to Quebec City
in 1842. He first worked as a clerk for Quebec merchant Hugh Murray before entering business on his own as a ship chandler
and grocer, later becoming a real estate agent. In 1849, Hearn married Mary Doran. He was a member of the Quebec municipal council from 1856 to 1865, from 1867 to 1873 and from 1877 to 1894, serving as chairman of the ferry committee and later the finance committee. During his time in office, Hearn mainly represented the interests of his Irish constituents. Hearn resigned his seat in the provincial assembly in 1877 after he was named to the Legislative Council. He was defeated by Thomas McGreevy
in the 1891 federal election
but elected to the House of Commons in an 1892 by-election held after McGreevy was expelled for corruption. Hearn died in office at Quebec City of tuberculosis
at the age of 67.
Hearn was also a director for the St. Lawrence and Témiscouata Railway Company and the Great Northern Railway Company.
His son John Gabriel Hearn
also served as a member of the Quebec assembly.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
-born businessman and political figure in Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. He represented Quebec West
Louis-Hébert (provincial electoral district)
Louis-Hébert is a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of Quebec. Located in the Capitale-Nationale region, the riding was formed in 1965 and includes mostly central and western portions of Quebec City west of Autoroute 73 and Autoroute 740...
in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec
Legislative Assembly of Quebec
The Legislative Assembly of Quebec was the name of the lower house of Quebec's legislature until 1968, when it was renamed the National Assembly of Quebec. At the same time, the upper house of the legislature, the Legislative Council, was abolished...
from 1867 to 1877, Stadacona division in the Legislative Council of Quebec
Legislative Council of Quebec
From 1867 until 1968, the Legislative Council of Quebec was the unelected upper house of the bicameral legislature in the Canadian province of Quebec...
from 1877 to 1892 and Quebec West
Quebec West
Quebec West was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1935, and from 1949 to 1968.It was created by the British North America Act of 1867...
in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1892 to 1894 as a Conservative
Conservative Party of Canada (historical)
The Conservative Party of Canada has gone by a variety of names over the years since Canadian Confederation. Initially known as the "Liberal-Conservative Party", it dropped "Liberal" from its name in 1873, although many of its candidates continued to use this name.As a result of World War I and the...
member.
He was born in Waterford
Waterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
, the son of Thomas Hearn and Catherine Power, and was educated at Meagher’s Academy in Ireland. Hearn came to Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
in 1842. He first worked as a clerk for Quebec merchant Hugh Murray before entering business on his own as a ship chandler
Ship chandler
A ship chandler is a retail dealer in special supplies or equipment for ships.For traditional sailing ships items that could be found in a chandler might include: rosin, turpentine, tar, pitch , linseed oil, whale oil, tallow, lard, varnish, twine, rope and cordage, hemp, oakum, tools A ship...
and grocer, later becoming a real estate agent. In 1849, Hearn married Mary Doran. He was a member of the Quebec municipal council from 1856 to 1865, from 1867 to 1873 and from 1877 to 1894, serving as chairman of the ferry committee and later the finance committee. During his time in office, Hearn mainly represented the interests of his Irish constituents. Hearn resigned his seat in the provincial assembly in 1877 after he was named to the Legislative Council. He was defeated by Thomas McGreevy
Thomas McGreevy
Thomas McGreevy was a Canadian politician and contractor.Born in Quebec, he was the son of Robert McGreevy, a blacksmith, and Rose Smith...
in the 1891 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1891
The Canadian federal election of 1891 was held on March 5 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 7th Parliament of Canada. It was won by the Conservative Party of Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald....
but elected to the House of Commons in an 1892 by-election held after McGreevy was expelled for corruption. Hearn died in office at Quebec City of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
at the age of 67.
Hearn was also a director for the St. Lawrence and Témiscouata Railway Company and the Great Northern Railway Company.
His son John Gabriel Hearn
John Gabriel Hearn
John Gabriel Hearn was a businessman and political figure in Quebec. He represented Québec-Ouest in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1900 to 1904 as a Liberal member....
also served as a member of the Quebec assembly.