Smith, Edward John

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_J._Smith_(Canadian_politician)
Wiki Biography:
- Edward John Smith (1819–1903) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Westmorland County from 1875 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
- He was born in Shediac, New Brunswick, the son of Thomas Edward Smith, a descendant of United Empire Loyalists, and was educated there. In 1844, he married Mary Bell. He married Amelia E. Robb in 1856 after his first wife’s death.
- His son Ernest also served in the provincial assembly. His brother Albert James was a former New Brunswick premier who also served in the Canadian House of Commons.
Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=7732
Find a GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216547498/edward-james-smith