Thomas O'Neill (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
About Thomas O'Neill (Canadian politician)
- Thomas James O'Neill (2 June 1882 – 16 October 1965) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada.
- He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and became a locomotive engineer by career. From 1897 to 1900, he was a member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers.
- O'Neill was active on various boards and committees, including chairing the British Columbia Railway Legislation Board at one time.
- He also served on the General Committee of Adjustment for Canadian Pacific Railway.
- He was an active supporter of labour unions, particularly the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. O'Neill was first elected to Parliament at the Kamloops riding in the 1935 general election then re-elected in 1940.
- He was defeated by Davie Fulton of the Progressive Conservative party in the 1945 election.
- O'Neill was also unsuccessful in unseating Fulton in 1949.
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