James W. Brittain

James W. Brittain
Brittain, pictured in a 1948 newspaper
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office 1948–1952
Constituency	Saint John City
51st Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office 1932–1936
Preceded by	Walter W. White
Succeeded by	David Laurence MacLaren
Personal details
Born	(1886-02-08)February 8, 1886 Saint John, New Brunswick
Died	March 12, 1961(1961-03-12) (aged 75) Lorneville, New Brunswick
Political party	New Brunswick Liberal Association
Spouse(s)	Annie Thomas Marion Gertrude Christie
Children	3
Occupation	steamship agent, broker, weigher, sampler

James Wetmore Brittain (February 8, 1886 – March 12, 1961) was a Canadian municipal and provincial politician. He served as the mayor of Saint John from 1932 to 1936, and he served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as member of the Liberal party from 1948 to 1952.[1]

Brittain died at the age of 75 on March 12, 1961, having suffered a heart seizure while driving.[2]

References

1. Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1951). Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P.G. Normandin.
2. "J. W. Brittain". The Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. March 13, 1961. p. 39. Retrieved June 24, 2024.