James Barnes (September 6, 1842 – November 8, 1924) was a farmer, lumberman, railway contractor and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Kent County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1895 to 1908 as a Liberal member.
James Barnes | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | |
In office 1896–1908 | |
Constituency | Kent |
Personal details | |
Born | Cornwall, Ontario | September 6, 1842
Died | November 8, 1924 | (aged 82)
Political party | New Brunswick Liberal Association |
Spouse | Julia Eliza Smith |
Residence | Buctouche, New Brunswick |
Occupation | Farmer, contractor |
He was born in Cornwall and later came to Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Barnes married a Julia Eliza Smith there. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1892.
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