Thomas Coffey (August 12, 1843 – June 8, 1914) was an

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-born journalist and political figure in

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, Canada. He sat for London division in the

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from 1903 to 1914. He was born in South Dakota the son of Patrick Coffey and Ellen O’Keefe, and came to

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with his family in 1852. About four years later, the family relocated to

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where Coffey apprenticed as a printer for the ''London Prototype''. He worked as a printer for the '' London Free Press and Daily Western Advertiser'' and the ''

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'', where he became superintendent for the mechanical room. In 1869, he married Margaret Hevey. In 1879, he became the owner and editor of the ''Catholic Record''. Coffey died in office in London at the age of 70.

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Liberal Party of Canada senators Canadian senators from Ontario Canadian newspaper editors Canadian male journalists Canadian Roman Catholics 1843 births 1914 deaths British emigrants to Canada {{Ontario-politician-stub