Bowman Brown Law

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Early life and education

Born in Douglas, Massachusetts, United States, the son of William and Mary Law, the father of Irish and the mother of American descent, Law was brought to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia by his parents when he was young.

Political career

A merchant, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Yarmouth in a 1902 by-election held on December 3, 1902 when the sitting MP, Thomas Barnard Flint, was appointed Clerk of the House of Commons. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1904, 1908 and 1911.

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Plaque of Bowman Brown Law in hall of Parliament's Centre block. Plaque recognizes his death in the fire of the original parliament building.

Death

He died in the fire that destroyed the Parliament building in Ottawa on February 3, 1916.

By-election on Template:Trim

On Mr. Flint being appointed Clerk of the House of Commons, 11 November 1902

Party Candidate Votes

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References

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