John Black (New Brunswick politician)
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John Black was a lawyer and political figure in New Brunswick
, Canada. He represented York County
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1895 to 1899 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Kingsclear, New Brunswick
, the son of the Reverend John Black and Sarah, the sister of judge Edward Ludlow Wetmore
. Black was educated at Fredericton
. He studied law and was called to the bar in 1876. Black married a Miss Robb. He served two years on Fredericton city council and was auditor and secretary-treasurer for York County.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada. He represented York County
York County, New Brunswick
York County is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada. The county contains the provincial capital, Fredericton. Outside the city, farming and forestry are two major industries in the county, which is bisected by the Saint John River...
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
from 1895 to 1899 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Kingsclear, New Brunswick
Kingsclear, New Brunswick
Kingsclear is a Canadian rural community in York County, New Brunswick.Located on the west bank of the Saint John River, 20 kilometres west of the city of Fredericton and opposite Keswick Ridge, the community includes several cottage areas along the Mactaquac Headpond and a residential subdivision...
, the son of the Reverend John Black and Sarah, the sister of judge Edward Ludlow Wetmore
Edward Ludlow Wetmore
Edward Ludlow Wetmore was a Canadian judge and politician.Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the son of Charles Peters Wetmore and Sarah Burr Ketchum, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1859. He was called to the New Brunswick bar in 1864. From 1874 to...
. Black was educated at Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art...
. He studied law and was called to the bar in 1876. Black married a Miss Robb. He served two years on Fredericton city council and was auditor and secretary-treasurer for York County.