Laughlin Farris

Laughlin Farris
Born
Laughlin P. Farris

(1843-12-23)December 23, 1843
Whites Cove, New Brunswick, British North America
DiedDecember 9, 1925(1925-12-09) (aged 81)
Other namesLaughlan or Lauchlan Farris
Occupation(s)farmer, political figure
Known formember, Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
SpouseLouise Hay
ChildrenJohn Wallace de Beque Farris
Parents

Laughlin P. Farris (December 23, 1843 – December 9, 1925[1]) was a farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1892 to 1908 as a Liberal member. His first name also appears as Laughlan or Lauchlan in some sources.

He was born in Whites Cove, New Brunswick, the son of John Farris and Sarah McLean, and educated in Fredericton. Farris married Louise Hay. He served on the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio and then as Commissioner for Agriculture.

His son John Wallace de Beque Farris served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and the Canadian Senate.

References

  1. ^ New Brunswick provincial archives

Sources

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1908, EJ Chambers


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