James Power (politician)
Newfoundland politician and businessman
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James Power (c. 1796 – June 21, 1847[1] in Carbonear, Newfoundland) was a merchant, politician, justice of the peace and magistrate was elected to the House of Assembly representing the district of Conception Bay on the first general election held in Newfoundland in 1832.
MonarchsWilliam IV
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byEdmund Hanrahan
BornJames Power
1796
1796
James Power | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Conception Bay | |
| In office 3 November 1832 – 1841 | |
| Monarchs | William IV Queen Victoria |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Hanrahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Power 1796 |
| Died | 21 June 1847 (aged 50–51) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Justice of the Peace, Magistrate |
