Education
Born near Strabane, the son of West. Barnhill, Bachelor of Laws, Barnhill was educated at Campbell College, Belfast.
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John Barnhill
Edit ProfileMember of the Senate of Northern Ireland
Career
He had been a senator since 1962 and served as Deputy Speaker from 1967 to 1968. His home was also destroyed as a result of an explosion during the incident. A plaque commemorating his murder was unveiled at Stormont on the 30th anniversary of his death on 12 December 2001.
Membership
He was killed by three members of the Official Ireland Republican Army, who later fled across the border, at his home, Brickfield House, near Strabane.
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Born
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Died
December 12, 1971 (aged 66) -
Nationality
United Kingdom -
Political Party
Ulster Unionist Party member