John Kickham
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John Kickham was a farmer, blacksmith
and political figure in Prince Edward Island
. He represented 1st Kings
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1897 to 1908 and 1912 to 1915 as a Conservative
member.
He was born in North River, Prince Edward Island, the son of John Kickham, an Irish
immigrant, and Mary Cahill. In 1869, he set up shop in West Souris
. He married Catherine McLean, sister of James R. McLean
, in 1870 and then married Mary MacDonald after his first wife's death.
Kickham was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1908.
Blacksmith
A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut...
and political figure in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. He represented 1st Kings
1st Kings
1st Kings was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993.The district comprised the easternmost portion of Kings County....
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1897 to 1908 and 1912 to 1915 as a Conservative
Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
member.
He was born in North River, Prince Edward Island, the son of John Kickham, an Irish
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...
immigrant, and Mary Cahill. In 1869, he set up shop in West Souris
Souris, Prince Edward Island
Souris is a Canadian port town in northeastern Kings County, Prince Edward Island. It is located in an area famous for its beaches and potatoes, containing the majority of Prince Edward Island's potato manufacturers.-History:...
. He married Catherine McLean, sister of James R. McLean
James R. McLean
James Roderick McLean was a merchant, notary public and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1869 to 1879 and from 1883 to 1900 as a Liberal member.He was born at East Point, the son of Alexander MacLean and...
, in 1870 and then married Mary MacDonald after his first wife's death.
Kickham was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1908.