John Veriker Morrissy (August 13, 1857 – July 31, 1924) was a merchant and political figure in
New Brunswick
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, Canada. He represented
Northumberland County in the
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
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from 1888 to 1890 and from 1903 to 1916 and
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in the
House of Commons of Canada from 1921 to 1924 as a
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member.
He was born in
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,
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, the son of Patrick Morrissy and Rose Farrell, both
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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
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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
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Construction of Morrissy bridge began in 1913 and was completed and opened in November 1914. Named after Hon. John Morrissy, the Minis ...
over the
Miramichi River
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was named after John Morrissy.
Electoral record
References
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''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1889'' JA Gemmill* ''Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1922'', EJ Chambers
1857 births
1924 deaths
Liberal Party of Canada MPs
Members of the House of Commons of Canada from New Brunswick
New Brunswick Liberal Association MLAs
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