Willard O'Brien
Willard Cleveland O'Brien (December 15, 1893 – November 6, 1981) was a physician and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Dr. Willard C. O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth County | |
| In office October 30, 1956 – October 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Brown Raymond Z. Bourque |
| Succeeded by | George A. Snow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1893 Noel, Nova Scotia |
| Died | November 6, 1981 (aged 87) Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Marguerite Murphy |
| Occupation | physician, politician |
Early life and education
Born in Noel, Nova Scotia, he graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1919.
Political career
He served as the mayor of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia from 1936 to 1942 and he represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1956 to 1963 as a Liberal member. He ran for reelection in 1963 but lost by 165 votes to George A. Burridge.
Personal life
He was married to Marguerite (Murphy), sister of Walter Murphy, who served as the last mayor of Wedgeport.[1]
References
- Halifax Chronicle Herald – Saturday, October 20, 1979, Page 15
- Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 170. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
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