John Ferris (New Brunswick politician)
John Ferris (January 9, 1811 – November 3, 1884) was a New Brunswick businessman, explorer and political figure. He represented Queen's in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1878. His surname also appears as Farris in some sources, such as the 1881 census.
He was born in Cambridge, Queen's County, New Brunswick in early 1811, the son of John Ferris. Ferris was a lumber merchant and farmer. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1844 to 1864 and from 1866 to 1867. Ferris died in Cambridge at the age of 73.
| 1867 Canadian federal election: Queen's | ||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
| Liberal | John Ferris | acclaimed | ||||||
| Source: Canadian Elections Database | ||||||||
| 1872 Canadian federal election: Queen's | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
| Liberal | John Ferris | 621 | ||||||
| Unknown | Amasa Coy | 135 | ||||||
| Unknown | V.W. Wiggins | 30 | ||||||
| 1874 Canadian federal election: Queen's | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | ||||||
| Liberal | John Ferris | 621 | ||||||
| Unknown | Amasa Coy | 135 | ||||||
| Unknown | V.W. Wiggins | 30 | ||||||
| Source: lop.parl.ca | ||||||||