Peter McSweeney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peter McSweeney

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 09-Apr-1842

Place of Birth: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Date of Death: 02-Feb-1921

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Peter McSweeney (April 9, 1842 – February 2, 1921) was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada.
He sat for Northumberland division in the Senate of Canada from 1899 to 1921 as a Liberal. He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, the son of Peter McSweeney, an Irish immigrant, and Joanna Downing.
He first went into business with his brothers, Edward and Thomas, who dealt in dry goods and furniture.
In 1872, he married Wilhelmina Smith, the widow of H.
Peter Fisher.
McSweeney went into business on his own in 1877.
He also served on Moncton town council.