Richard Hutchison | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Northumberland | |
In office 1868–1872 | |
Preceded by | John Mercer Johnson |
Succeeded by | Peter Mitchell |
Personal details | |
Born | January 20, 1812 Mearns, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
Died | September 27, 1891 Douglastown, New Brunswick[1] |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Elizabeth Mackie |
Residence | Douglastown, New Brunswick[1] |
Occupation | Lumber merchant |
Richard Hutchison (January 20, 1812 – September 27, 1891) was a New Brunswick businessman and political figure. He represented Northumberland in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1868 to 1872.[2]
He was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1812,[2] the son of David Hutchison. He was educated there[1] and came to New Brunswick in 1826.[3] In 1840, Hutchison married Elizabeth Mackie.[1] He was a lumber merchant in the Glasgow-based firm Gilmour, Rankin & Co (a branch of Pollok, Gilmour and Company) which operated on the Miramichi River; by 1852, he was the sole resident partner and he was given control of the operation in 1870.[4] Hutchison represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1864 to 1866. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1868 by-election held after the death of John Mercer Johnson.[3]
His son Ernest later represented Northumberland in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.