Thomas Edward Kenny, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Thomas Edward Kenny
- Thomas Edward Kenny (October 12, 1833 – October 25, 1908) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
- He represented Halifax in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative member. He was born in Halifax, the son of Edward Kenny and Ann Forrestall, and was educated at Stonyhurst College and the Collège Saint-Servais.
- On his return, he entered the family dry goods business, taking over its operation around 1870.
- At one time, Kenny was part-owner of 18 ships; he sold his shares in several and expanded into manufacturing, becoming involved in sugar refining and cotton.
- In 1856, he married Margaret Jones Burke.
- He was a member of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and president of the Merchant's Bank of Halifax (later the Royal Bank of Canada).
- He ran unsuccessfully for reelection to the House of Commons in 1896 and 1900.
- Kenny died in Halifax at the age of 75.
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