James Patrick Fox

James Patrick Fox (March 2, 1860 February 27, 1899) was a politician and office holder, born in St. John’s, Newfoundland to James and Bridget (Power) Fox. James P. Fox was the first person elected to the assembly under a new system under Prime Minister Sir William Whiteway legislation extending the right to vote in elections for the House of Assembly to all males 21 years of age and older.

James Patrick Fox
Member of the Legislative Council of Newfoundland
In office
1890–1890
MonarchQueen Victoria
Member of the St. John’s Municipal Council
In office
1888–1890
MonarchQueen Victoria
Member of the House of Assembly for St. John's East
In office
1890  1894 (removed from office)
MonarchQueen Victoria
Personal details
Born2 March 1860
St. John's, Newfoundland
Died27 February 1899(1899-02-27) (aged 38)
St. John's, Newfoundland
NationalityNewfoundlander
SpouseIsabelle Langrishe LeGallais
Children6
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