William Currie (Canadian politician)
William Currie (September 21, 1862 – May 30, 1934) was a manufacturer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1908 to 1912 and from 1917 to 1920 as a Liberal member.
William Currie | |
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| MLA for Restigouche County | |
| In office 1908 to 1912 1917 to 1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1862 Upper Charlo, New Brunswick |
| Died | May 30, 1934 (aged 71) Campbellton, New Brunswick |
| Political party | Liberal Party of New Brunswick |
| Spouse(s) | Minnie Murray[1] |
| Children | 10 |
He was born in Upper Charlo, New Brunswick, the son of Ronald Currie and Margaret McCurdy. In 1890, he married Marie Murray. He was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1917 but resigned that post. He lived in Campbellton. Currie was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
References
- "Mrs. M. Currie Dies, Widow of Former Speaker of N.B." The Ottawa Journal. 24 Jan 1942. p. 16. Retrieved 26 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hon. Wm. Currie Dies Suddenly". The Ottawa Journal. 31 May 1934. p. 17. Retrieved 26 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- http://archives.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE/141C5.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=673d0826-c7e5-4b80-81a1-47ed787a333c
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1920, EJ Chambers
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Olivier-Maximin Melanson |
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick 1917–1918 |
Succeeded by Judson Hetherington |
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