James Alexander Murray

James Alexander Murray (9 November 1864 in Moncton, New Brunswick – 16 February 1960) was a Conservative politician and the 16th premier of New Brunswick. Murray was first elected to the legislature in 1908 and served as Minister of Agriculture before becoming Premier in 1917 only to have his government defeated in the general election weeks later.

James Alexander Murray
16th Premier of New Brunswick
In office
February 1, 1917 – April 4, 1917
MonarchGeorge V
Lieutenant GovernorJosiah Wood
Preceded byGeorge J. Clarke
Succeeded byWalter E. Foster
MLA for Kings
In office
March 3, 1908 – October 9, 1920
Preceded byWilliam Pugsley
Succeeded byOrmond W. Wetmore
Personal details
Born(1864-11-09)November 9, 1864
Moncton, New Brunswick, British North American
DiedFebruary 16, 1960(1960-02-16) (aged 95)
Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyConservative
Occupationbusinessman
Professionpolitician
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