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The Hon. Isaac Burpee | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for City and County of St. John | |
In office 1872–1885 | |
Preceded by | John Hamilton Gray |
Succeeded by | Charles Arthur Everett |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheffield, New Brunswick | November 28, 1825
Died | March 1, 1885 New York City, New York | (aged 59)
Political party | Liberal |
Cabinet | Minister of Customs (1873-1878) Minister of Agriculture (Acting) (1876-1877) |
Isaac Burpee, PC (November 28, 1825 – March 1, 1885) was a Canadian merchant, entrepreneur, and politician.
Born in Sheffield, New Brunswick, the son of Isaac Burpee and Phoebe Coban, he was elected as a Liberal to the House of Commons of Canada in 1872 representing the riding of City and County of St. John, New Brunswick. He was the Minister of Customs and Minister of Agriculture (Acting). He served until his death in 1885.