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James W. Brittain

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James W. Brittain
Brittain, pictured in a 1948 newspaper
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1948–1952
ConstituencySaint John City
51st Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1932–1936
Preceded byWalter W. White
Succeeded byDavid Laurence MacLaren
Personal details
Born(1886-02-08)February 8, 1886
Saint John, New Brunswick
DiedMarch 12, 1961(1961-03-12) (aged 75)
Lorneville, New Brunswick
Political partyNew Brunswick Liberal Association
Spouse(s)Annie Thomas
Marion Gertrude Christie
Children3
Occupationsteamship agent, broker, weigher, sampler

James Wetmore Brittain (February 8, 1886 – March 12, 1961) was a Canadian municipal and provincial politician. He served as the mayor of Saint John from 1932 to 1936, and he served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as member of the Liberal party from 1948 to 1952.[1]

Brittain died at the age of 75 on March 12, 1961, having suffered a heart seizure while driving.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1951). Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P.G. Normandin.
  2. ^ "J. W. Brittain". The Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. March 13, 1961. p. 39. Retrieved June 24, 2024.