William James Kennedy (politician)

William James Kennedy (June 9, 1857 – December 22, 1912) was a Canadian farmer, merchant and politician in Manitoba. He represented Dennis from 1897 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

William James Kennedy
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Dennis
In office
1897–1899
Personal details
BornJune 9, 1857
Chatham-Kent, Province of Canada
DiedDecember 22, 1912 (aged 55)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Sarah Jane Brady

Early life

He was born in Chatham-Kent, Province of Canada, the son of George Kennedy, a native of County Antrim Northern Ireland. He was educated there and came to Manitoba in 1882.

Career

He served as mayor of Virden, Manitoba. Kennedy ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Manitoba assembly in 1896 and then was elected in an 1897 by-election held following the death of Watson Crosby.[1] He was defeated when he ran for election to the assembly in 1899 in the newly created riding of Virden.[2]

From 1901 to 1912, he was an employee of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Personal life

Kennedy was married to Sarah Jane Brady. Kennedy died at home in Winnipeg in 1912.[3]

References
  1. Magurn, Arnott J (1898). The Parliamentary guide and work of general reference 1898-9: for Canada ... p. 230. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  2. "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
  3. "William James Kennedy (1857-1912)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-06.


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