Angus McQueen (c. 1828 – October 18, 1899) was a merchant and political figure in

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. He represented Westmorland County in the

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from 1866 to 1878. He was born in Little Harbour,

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and later settled at Point de Bute, New Brunswick. He married Margaret Avard. McQueen was named as a member of New Brunswick's Executive Council in 1872 and served until 1878. After he retired from politics, McQueen served as high sheriff for Westmorland County. His son

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later served as a member of the provincial assembly.

References

''The Canadian parliamentary companion'' HJ Morgan (1873)
1899 deaths Members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Year of birth uncertain Colony of New Brunswick people Members of the Executive Council of New Brunswick People from Pictou County {{NewBrunswick-MLA-stub