James O'Donnell Quinn (1906[1] – ??) was a Scottish-born miner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Rossland-Trail in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1948 to 1949 as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.
James O'Donnell Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | |
| In office 1948–1949 | |
| Preceded by | James Lockhart Webster |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Douglas Turnbull |
| Constituency | Rossland-Trail |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 Scotland |
| Political party | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
| Spouse | Olive Hoggart |
| Residence | Trail, British Columbia |
| Occupation | Miner |
He came to Canada, settling in Trail, British Columbia.[1] Quinn was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1948 by-election held following the death of James Lockhart Webster. He was defeated by Alexander Douglas Turnbull when he ran for reelection in 1949.[2] He never sought election to the Legislature again.
References edit
- ^ a b Webster, Daisy (1970). Growth of the N.D.P. in B.C., 1900-1970: 81 political biographies.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
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