James Reid (New Brunswick politician)

James Reid (November 14, 1839 – November 15, 1915) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Charlo, New Brunswick, Reid worked as a lumber merchant prior to his political career. He married Elizabeth Mary McNair in 1872, with whom he had four children. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Restigouche in the 1900 federal election. A Liberal, Reid was re-elected in 1904, 1908, and 1911. He died while in office in 1915.

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