James Patrick Fox (March 2, 1860 – February 27, 1899), Canadian politician and office holder, born in St.
John’s, Newfoundland to James and Bridget (Power) Fox.
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Fox was the first person elected to the assembly under a new system under Prime Minister Sir William Whiteway legislation extending the right to vote in elections for the House of Assembly to all males 21 years of age and older.