James Brien
Canadian politician (1848–1907)
James Brien | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Essex South | |
In office 1887–1891 | |
Preceded by | Lewis Wigle |
Succeeded by | Henry William Allan |
Personal details | |
Born | February 4, 1848 Howard Township, Canada West |
Died | August 10, 1907 |
Nationality | British subject |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | physician |
James Brien (February 4, 1848 — August 10, 1907) was a politician and physician. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1887 election as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Essex South. After his federal political career, he became mayor of Essex Centre, Ontario, in 1895 for a term of eight years where he also served as a reeve and a councillor for three years. His cousin, John Wesley Brien, was also a Member of the Canadian House of Commons.
References
- James Brien – Parliament of Canada biography
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