Wellington John Harris
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Preceded byWilliam James Armstrong and Ebenezer Brown
Succeeded byJohn Robson and James Orr
Preceded byposition established
Succeeded byHenry Dawson
Wellington John Harris | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for New Westminster | |
| In office May 22, 1878 – July 24, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | William James Armstrong and Ebenezer Brown |
| Succeeded by | John Robson and James Orr |
| 1st Reeve of Maple Ridge | |
| In office 1874–1875 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Henry Dawson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1839 |
| Died | December 25, 1919 (aged 80) |
Wellington John Harris[a] (October 9, 1839 – December 25, 1919) was a Canadian political figure in British Columbia. He served as the first reeve of Maple Ridge, and was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for New Westminster from 1878–1882.[1][2][3] He is the namesake of Harris Road, the main north-south thoroughfare in Pitt Meadows.[4]
