George Percival Burchill
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George Percival Burchill (November 3, 1889 – August 22, 1977) was a lumber merchant and political figure. He sat for Northumberland-Miramichi division in the Senate of Canada from 1945 to 1977 as a Liberal
.
He was born in Nelson, New Brunswick, the son of John Percival Burchill
and Eliza B. Wilkinson. Percy Burchill was educated in Newcastle
and then graduated from the University of New Brunswick
with a Bachelor of Science
in forestry in 1910. In 1916, Percy Burchill married Jean Gordon Garden.
Burchill succeeded his father as president of the firm George Burchill and Sons. The records of the Burchill family's shipbuilding and lumber operations spanning more than a century were deposited at the Provincial Archives by Percy Burchill. http://journals.sfu.ca/archivar/index.php/ca/article/viewFile/13055/14294 He was also chairman of the board of the New Brunswick Telephone Company and a director for Montreal Trust Co.
. He served as warden for Northumberland County
from 1913 to 1915.
A member of the Liberal Party of Canada
, Burchill was an unsuccessful candidate in the Northumberland
constituency in the 1930 Canadian general election
. He served as president of the Canadian Lumbermen's Association, the Canadian Forestry Association, the New Brunswick Council of the Boy Scouts of Canada and the New Brunswick Liberal Association
. Burchill resigned his seat in the Senate due to illness a few days before his death at the age of 87.
The G. Percy Burchill Trophy is awarded to the New Brunswick team finishing highest in the final regular season standings of the Maritime Football League
. http://www.mflfootball.ca/nbfcBurchill.html
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
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He was born in Nelson, New Brunswick, the son of John Percival Burchill
John Percival Burchill
John Percival "J.P." Burchill was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1883 to 1886, from 1887 to 1903 and from 1908 to 1912 as a Liberal member.He was born in Miramichi, New Brunswick, the...
and Eliza B. Wilkinson. Percy Burchill was educated in Newcastle
Newcastle, New Brunswick
Newcastle is a Canadian urban neighbourhood in the city of Miramichi, New Brunswick.Prior to municipal amalgamation in 1995, it was an incorporated town and the shire town of Northumberland County....
and then graduated from the University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick is a Canadian university located in the province of New Brunswick. UNB is the oldest English language university in Canada and among the first public universities in North America. The university has two main campuses: the original campus founded in 1785 in...
with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in forestry in 1910. In 1916, Percy Burchill married Jean Gordon Garden.
Burchill succeeded his father as president of the firm George Burchill and Sons. The records of the Burchill family's shipbuilding and lumber operations spanning more than a century were deposited at the Provincial Archives by Percy Burchill. http://journals.sfu.ca/archivar/index.php/ca/article/viewFile/13055/14294 He was also chairman of the board of the New Brunswick Telephone Company and a director for Montreal Trust Co.
Montreal Trust Company
Montreal Trust Company was formed in 1889 and 100 years later described itself as "one of Canada's largest trust companies." In 1994, Scotiabank acquired Montreal Trust....
. He served as warden for Northumberland County
Northumberland County, New Brunswick
Northumberland County , having the largest area of any county in the province, is located in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada.-Geography:Northumberland County is covered by thick forests, whose products stimulate the economy...
from 1913 to 1915.
A member of the Liberal Party of Canada
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
, Burchill was an unsuccessful candidate in the Northumberland
Northumberland County, New Brunswick
Northumberland County , having the largest area of any county in the province, is located in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada.-Geography:Northumberland County is covered by thick forests, whose products stimulate the economy...
constituency in the 1930 Canadian general election
Canadian federal election, 1930
The Canadian federal election of 1930 was held on July 28, 1930 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 17th Parliament of Canada...
. He served as president of the Canadian Lumbermen's Association, the Canadian Forestry Association, the New Brunswick Council of the Boy Scouts of Canada and the New Brunswick Liberal Association
New Brunswick Liberal Association
The New Brunswick Liberal Association , more popularly known as the New Brunswick Liberal Party or Liberal Party of New Brunswick, is one of the two major political parties in the Canadian province of New Brunswick...
. Burchill resigned his seat in the Senate due to illness a few days before his death at the age of 87.
The G. Percy Burchill Trophy is awarded to the New Brunswick team finishing highest in the final regular season standings of the Maritime Football League
Maritime Football League
The Maritime Football League is a men's tackle football league in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. The season runs from May until August. The league consists of former CFL, CIS, and High School football players...
. http://www.mflfootball.ca/nbfcBurchill.html