James Miller Sutherland | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island | |
In office 1887–1891 | |
Constituency | 1st Queens |
Personal details | |
Born | Park Corner, Prince Edward Island, British North America | June 30, 1853
Died | 1921 (aged 67–68) |
Political party | Liberal |
Alma mater | Prince of Wales College |
Occupation | Attorney, politician |
James Miller Sutherland (June 30, 1853 – 1921)[1] was a lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He represented 1st Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1887 to 1891 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Park Corner, Prince Edward Island, the son of John S. Sutherland, a Scottish immigrant. Sutherland was educated at Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown, was called to the bar in 1877 and set up practice in Charlottetown. He married Isabella Henderson.[1] He resigned his seat in the provincial assembly in 1891.