Ernest Albert Smith (June 20, 1864 – June 1, 1952) was a dentist, merchant and political figure in

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, Canada. He represented Westmorland County in the

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from 1916 to 1920 as a

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member. He was born in

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, the son of Edward J. Smith and Amelia Robb. He was educated at the Pennsylvania Dental College where he received a D.D.S. In 1896, he married Euphemia Russel. Smith also became a lumber dealer and general merchant. He served as mayor of Shediac in 1906 and 1907. Smith was first elected to the Legislative Assembly by defeating Patrick G. Mahoney in a 1916 by-election held after Mahoney was named to the provincial cabinet and so forced to present himself again for reelection. Appointed to the Executive Council, he served as

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from April 4, 1917 to September 14, 1920. Smith was a member of the local

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. He ran unsuccessfully for a federal seat in 1921. His uncle

Albert James Smith Sir Albert James Smith (March 12, 1822 – June 30, 1883) was a New Brunswick politician and opponent of Canadian confederation. Smith's grandfather was a United Empire Loyalist who left Massachusetts to settle in New Brunswick after the Am ...

was a premier of New Brunswick who also served in the House of Commons. He died in 1952, aged 87.

References

* ''Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1920'', EJ Chambers 1864 births Year of death missing Mayors of places in New Brunswick New Brunswick Liberal Association MLAs Members of the Executive Council of New Brunswick People from Shediac {{NewBrunswick-mayor-stub