Background
He was born in Fort Augustus, Prince Edward Island, the first son of Hubert (some texts say Hugh) Cummiskey and Ellen Mitchell.
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James H. Cummiskey
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He represented 3rd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1891 to 1911 as a Liberal. He operated a general store and also farmed. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1890, but was then elected in an 1891 by-election held after Donald Ferguson ran for a federal seat.
Cummiskey served as speaker for the assembly from 1898 to 1900.
Cummiskey died in Massachusetts at the age of 75.
Membership
He was also a member of the province"s Executive Council, serving as Minister of Public Works.
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Religion
Roman Catholic Church