Background
EMMERSON, Henry Robert was born on September 25, 1853 in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick.
EMMERSON, Henry Robert was born on September 25, 1853 in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick.
Studied at several provincial academies and high schools. Acadia College in Nova Scotia. And Boston, University of Massachusetts.
Master of Arts (Acadia University), Bachelor of Laws (Boston University), Doctor of Laws (University of New Brunswick). Doctor of Civil Law (Acadia University). Master of Arts; Doctor of Laws.
Admitted as an Attorney of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick, 1877. Sworn as a Barrister, 1878. Elected a member of Legislature of N.B., 1888.
Chief Commissioner of Public Works, 030 1892. As Premier of the Province he appealed to the electorate in 1899, and was successful in carrying 41 out of the 40 seats or members. Attorney - General and Premier of New Brunswick, 1897-1900.
Member of the Legislature for Albert County to 1900. P.C., Can., 1904; Member of Parliament Westmorland County, New Brunswick since 1900;was Minister of Railways and Canals, Canada, and a member of the Board of Governors of Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. King’s Counsel.
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Club: Rideau, Ottawa.
Spouse 1878, Emily C. (d. 1901),daughter of C. R. Record of Moncton, iron - founder.