John Phillips (Canadian politician)

John Phillips (June 16, 1810 – November 7, 1878) was an English-born political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1870 to 1878 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Westmorland and educated in England. He immigrated to New Brunswick in 1831. The following year, he married Catherine McCarthy. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1861 and again for the House of Commons in 1867. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1870 by-election held after Alexander C. DesBrisay resigned his seat. Phillips also served as deputy sheriff for Gloucester County. His daughter Elizabeth married Joseph Cunard Barberie.


1867 Canadian federal election: Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal John McMillan 370
Unknown John Phillips 259
Source: Canadian Elections Database[1]

References

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  • CH Mackintosh, ed. (1877). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion and Annual Register. Ottawa: Citizen Print. and Pub. Company. p. 353.


  1. ^ Sayers, Anthony M. "1867 Federal Election". Canadian Elections Database. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024.