William Currie (Canadian politician)

William Currie
William Currie
MLA for Restigouche County
	In office; 1908 to 1912; 1917 to 1920
Personal details
Born	September 21, 1862; Upper Charlo, New Brunswick
Died	May 30, 1934 (aged 71); Campbellton, New Brunswick
Political party	Liberal Party of New Brunswick
Spouse	Minnie Murray
Children	10

William Currie (September 21, 1862 – May 30, 1934) was a manufacturer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1908 to 1912 and from 1917 to 1920 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Upper Charlo, New Brunswick, the son of Ronald Currie and Margaret McCurdy. In 1890, he married Marie Murray. He was named speaker for the provincial assembly in 1917 but resigned that post. He lived in Campbellton. Currie was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He died May 30, 1934^[2] of heart disease.^[3]

References

^ "Mrs. M. Currie Dies, Widow of Former Speaker of N.B." The Ottawa Journal. 24 Jan 1942. p. 16. Retrieved 26 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Hon. Wm. Currie Dies Suddenly". The Ottawa Journal. 31 May 1934. p. 17. Retrieved 26 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Provincial Archives of New Brunswick".

Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1920, EJ Chambers

Political offices
Preceded by Olivier-Maximin Melanson	Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick 1917–1918	Succeeded by Judson Hetherington

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[1] "Mrs. M. Currie Dies, Widow of Former Speaker of N.B." The Ottawa Journal. 24 Jan 1942. p. 16. Retrieved 26 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.

[2] "Hon. Wm. Currie Dies Suddenly". The Ottawa Journal. 31 May 1934. p. 17. Retrieved 26 December 2016 – via Newspapers.com.

[3] "Provincial Archives of New Brunswick".

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