John Morrissy
John Veriker Morrissy (August 13, 1857 – July 31, 1924) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1888 to 1890 and from 1903 to 1916 and Northumberland in the House of Commons of Canada from 1921 to 1924 as a Liberal member.
John Veriker Morrissy | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Northumberland | |
| In office 1921 – 1924 | |
| Preceded by | William Stewart Loggie |
| Succeeded by | William Bunting Snowball |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1857 Newcastle, Colony of New Brunswick |
| Died | July 31, 1924 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Children | Charles Joseph Morrissy |
| Occupation | Merchant |
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He was born in Newcastle, Colony of New Brunswick, the son of Patrick Morrissy and Rose Farrell, both Irish immigrants, and entered business as a livery stable operator. In 1879, he married Joanna Agnes Dunn. He served on the council for Northumberland County from 1882 to 1883. Morrissy was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1888 by-election held after William A. Park resigned his seat. He served in the province's Executive Council as Minister of Public Works from 1908 to 1916. Morrissy ran unsuccessfully for a federal seat in 1896, 1900 and 1917. He died in office at the age of 66.
His son Charles Joseph Morrissy also served in the House of Commons. The Morrissy Bridge over the Miramichi River was named after John Morrissy.
References
- John Morrissy – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1889 JA Gemmill
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922, EJ Chambers