John Parsons (Newfoundland politician)

John Parsons (1868 – March 18, 1949) was a businessman, ship's captain and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Bay Roberts in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1928 to 1932 as a Liberal.

Preceded byDistrict created

Succeeded byJames S. Ayre

Born1868 (1868)

Bay Roberts, Newfoundland Colony

DiedMarch 18, 1949(1949-03-18) (aged 80–81)

Dominion of Newfoundland

Quick facts Member of House of Assembly of Bay Roberts, Preceded by ...

John Parsons
Member of House of Assembly of Bay Roberts
In office 1928–1932
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	James S. Ayre
Personal details
Born	1868 (1868) Bay Roberts, Newfoundland Colony
Died	March 18, 1949(1949-03-18) (aged 80–81) Dominion of Newfoundland
Party	Liberal

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He was born in Bay Roberts, the son of James Parsons and Ellen King, and was educated there. Parsons married Susannah Calpin. He operated a wholesale-retail business in the Bay Roberts area and also captained ships operating in the seal fishery. He opposed union with Canada. Parsons joined the opposition Conservatives in 1932 after Squires was accused of corruption. He did not run for reelection in 1932.