John Shea (1803 – 1858) was a journalist and political figure in

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. He was elected to represent Burin in the

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in 1836. He was born in St. John's, the son of Henry Shea, an

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-born merchant, and Eleanor Ryan. Shea married Mary Corbett. He worked in his father's business. In 1827, Shea founded the ''Newfoundlander''. The election of 1836 was declared void and Shea never sat in the assembly. Around 1837, he moved to

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in Ireland where he established himself in business. Shea became mayor of Cork in 1850.

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* Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly Lord Mayors of Cork 1803 births 1858 deaths Newfoundland Colony people {{Ireland-mayor-stub