Thomas James O'Neill (2 June 1882 – 16 October 1965) was a

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member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in

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and became a locomotive engineer by career. From 1897 to 1900, he was a member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers. O'Neill was active on various boards and committees, including chairing the British Columbia Railway Legislation Board at one time. He also served on the General Committee of Adjustment for Canadian Pacific Railway. He was an active supporter of labour unions, particularly the

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. O'Neill was first elected to Parliament at the Kamloops riding in the 1935 general election then re-elected in

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. He was defeated by Davie Fulton of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1945 election. O'Neill was also unsuccessful in unseating Fulton in 1949.

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* 1882 births 1965 deaths Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from British Columbia Politicians from Winnipeg Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen people Trade unionists from British Columbia Trade unionists from Manitoba {{BritishColumbia-politician-stub