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Mar 17, 1824 Died on 05 May 1891 (aged 67)
Canadian politician
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About John Lefurgey
- John Lefurgey (March 17, 1824 – May 5, 1891) was a merchant, ship builder and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
- He represented 5th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1870 to 1890 as a Conservative member. He was born in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, the son of William Lefurgey, and educated there.
- Lefurgey married Doretha Reid.
- In 1886, he was named to the board of examiners for fish inspectors in Prince County.
- He served a number of terms as a member of the Executive Council and assisted in the passage of the Railway Bill.
- Lefurgey was a supporter of Confederation.
- He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the federal parliament in 1882. His daughter Rosara married William Arthur Brennan.
- His son Alfred served in the provincial assembly and House of Commons.
