Richard Barnes (Newfoundland politician)
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Richard Barnes was a native born businessman from St. John’s, Newfoundland. He represented Trinity Bay
in the Newfoundland House of Assembly
from 1842 to 1846.
The son of William Barnes and Hannah Butler, Barnes was largely self educated and involved in the family business which was shipping and carpentry. In 1840, he entered politics and was a prominent founder of the Newfoundland Natives' Society. This can be considered one of the earliest manifestations of Newfoundland nationalism.
Barnes married Eunice Alice Morris in 1840. He died in office in St. John's at the age of 41.
Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Trinity Bay is a large bay on the northeastern coast of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Major fishing communities include Trinity and Heart's Content.-Industry:...
in the Newfoundland House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador General Assembly meets in the Confederation Building at St...
from 1842 to 1846.
The son of William Barnes and Hannah Butler, Barnes was largely self educated and involved in the family business which was shipping and carpentry. In 1840, he entered politics and was a prominent founder of the Newfoundland Natives' Society. This can be considered one of the earliest manifestations of Newfoundland nationalism.
Barnes married Eunice Alice Morris in 1840. He died in office in St. John's at the age of 41.