William Currie (Canadian politician)

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.

William Currie
MLA for Restigouche County
In office
1908 to 1912
1917 to 1920
Personal details
Born(1862-09-21)September 21, 1862
Upper Charlo, New Brunswick
DiedMay 30, 1934(1934-05-30) (aged 71)
Campbellton, New Brunswick
Political partyLiberal Party of New Brunswick
SpouseMinnie Murray[1]
Children10

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
  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".
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1920, EJ Chambers


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