Joseph Leonard O'Brien, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada
About Joseph Leonard O'Brien
- Joseph Leonard O'Brien (November 10, 1895 – June 18, 1973) was a Canadian politician and businessman.
- Born in South Nelson, New Brunswick, he was a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1925 to 1930 and was Speaker of the Assembly.
- By profession he was a lumber merchant, operating a small sawmill in South Nelson. In 1940, he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Northumberland.
- A member of the National Government, he was defeated in 1945.
- In 1958, he was appointed the 21st Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and served until 1965. He purchased Beaubears Island, New Brunswick in 1920 for the sum of $1.00.
- A monument stands in the national park on the island in his honour. His remains rest at Malcolm Cemetery of St.
- Patrick's Church located in Nelson-Miramichi, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada.
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