Michael A. Shea
Newfoundland politician (1894–1954)
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Michael Anthony Shea (March 4, 1894 – May 4, 1954) was a politician in the Dominion of Newfoundland. He represented Ferryland in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1932 to 1934 as a United Newfoundland Party member.[1]
March 4, 1894
Michael Shea | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Ferryland | |
| In office June 11, 1932 – February 16, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Cashin |
| Succeeded by | Peter Cashin (post-Confederation) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Anthony Shea March 4, 1894 |
| Died | May 4, 1954 (aged 60) St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Party | United Newfoundland Party |
| Spouse | Ellen Mary Evans |
| Occupation | Businessman |
The son of John P. Shea and Jane Griffon, he was born in St. John's and was educated there. Shea left school in 1909 to work as a clerk at the Monroe Export Co. In 1926, he became a director of the company. Shea was also a director for Newfoundland Wholesale Dry Goods Ltd.[2] He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Newfoundland assembly in 1928 before being elected in 1932.[1]
Shea married Ellen Mary Evans.[2] He died in St. John's at the age of 60.[1]
