Donald Morrison (politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician (1852–1920)
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About Donald Morrison (politician)
- Donald Morrison (November 27, 1852 – 1920) was a merchant and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada.
- He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1903 to 1908 as a Conservative member. He was born in Burnt Church, New Brunswick, the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Morrison, Scottish immigrants, and was educated in Alwick and Chatham.
- In 1878, Morrison married Jane Elizabeth Fish.
- He served as mayor of Newcastle, New Brunswick and was a member of the county council, also serving as county warden.
- Morrison ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1895 and 1899.
- He was named speaker in 1908 but resigned his seat later that year to run unsuccessfully for a federal seat.
- He was also an unsuccessful candidate in the 1911 federal election.
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