Henry Fry (politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Henry Fry (politician)

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1826

Date of Death: 16-Apr-1892

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Henry Fry (politician)

  • Henry Fry (January 29, 1826 – April 16, 1892) was an English-born merchant, miner and political figure in British Columbia.
  • He represented Cowichan in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1887 to 1890. He was born in Barnstaple, Devon and was educated there.
  • Fry entered his father's business and later pursued business in other parts of England.
  • In 1855, he moved to Hamilton, Ontario, establishing himself in business there.
  • Fry sold his business in Hamilton in 1860 and returned to England.
  • In 1862, he came to Victoria and then went to Cariboo where he was involved in mining.
  • From 1864 to 1869, he operated a business in Victoria.
  • He then purchased a farm in the Cowichan Valley.
  • Fry was elected to the assembly in an 1887 by-election held following the death of William Smithe.
  • He died in the Victoria District at the age of 66.

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