William James Kennedy (politician)

Canadian politician

William James Kennedy

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Dennis
In office
1897–1899
Personal details
Born| June 9, 1857
Chatham-Kent, Province of Canada
Died| December 22, 1912 (aged 55)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Political party| Liberal
Spouse| Sarah Jane Brady

William James Kennedy (June 9, 1857 - December 22, 1912) was a Canadian farmer, merchant and politician in Manitoba. He represented Dennis from 1897 to 1899 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Liberal.

## Early life[edit]

He was born in Chatham-Kent, Province of Canada, the son of George Kennedy, a native of County Antrim Northern Ireland. He was educated there and came to Manitoba in 1882.

## Career[edit]

He served as mayor of Virden, Manitoba. Kennedy ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Manitoba assembly in 1896 and then was elected in an 1897 by-election held following the death of Watson Crosby.[1] He was defeated when he ran for election to the assembly in 1899 in the newly created riding of Virden.[2]

From 1901 to 1912, he was an employee of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

## Personal life[edit]

Kennedy was married to Sarah Jane Brady. Kennedy died at home in Winnipeg in 1912.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Magurn, Arnott J (1898). The Parliamentary guide and work of general reference 1898-9: for Canada ... p. 230. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
2. ^ "MLA Biographies - Deceased". Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
3. ^ "William James Kennedy (1857-1912)". Memorable Manitobans. Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-11-06.

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