Richard McGrath (politician)

Richard McGrath
Member of the House of Assembly for Placentia-St. Mary's
In office
1860–1865
Preceded byJohn Delaney
J. W. English
George Hogsett
Succeeded bySir Ambrose Shea
Pierce M. Barron
Thomas O'Reilly
Personal details
PartyLiberal

Richard McGrath was a Newfoundland politician who served as the Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Placentia-St. Mary's from 1860 to 1865. He was originally elected in 1860 following the resignation of John Delaney. He chose not to run for re-election in the 1865 election. His son, Richard T. McGrath, later served as the MHA for Placentia-St. Mary's as well from 1894 to 1897 and from 1900 to 1904.[1][2][3][4]

Notes

  1. ^ Served from 1861-1861 before resigning
  2. ^ Served from 1861-1865

References

  1. ^ "Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, volume 4, page 154". collections.mun.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  2. ^ "Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, volume 3, page 410". collections.mun.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
  3. ^ "Roll of Members - Seventh General Assembly" (PDF). Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
  4. ^ "Roll of Members - Eighth General Assembly" (PDF). Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
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