Joseph Avard McQueen (November 10, 1862 – November 16, 1918New Brunswick provincial archives
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. He represented Westmorland County in the

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from 1891 to 1892 as a

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member. He was born in Point de Bute, New Brunswick, the son of

Angus McQueen Angus McQueen (c. 1828 – October 18, 1899) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Westmorland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1866 to 1878. He was born in Little Harbour, Pictou County, N ...

, and educated at Mount Allison College. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1891 by-election held after two members elected in the general election were unseated after an appeal. Son of

References

''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1891'', JA Gemmill
1862 births 1918 deaths New Brunswick Liberal Association MLAs {{NewBrunswick-MLA-stub