Richard J. Gill

Richard Joseph Gill (March 29, 1886 – March 7, 1959) was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1931 to his death in 1959 as a Liberal member.

Richard J. Gill
Gill, pictured in a 1944 newspaper
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office 1931 to 1959
Personal details
Born	(1886-03-29)March 29, 1886 Canada
Died	March 7, 1959(1959-03-07) (aged 72) Canada
Political party	Liberal Party of New Brunswick

He was born in Barnaby River, New Brunswick, the son of Thomas Gill and Sarah Masterson. Gill was educated at St. Francis Xavier University. In 1920, he married Estelle C. Power. He served as county warden in 1923 and 1924. In 1946, he was named Minister of Lands and Mines in the administration of Premier John B. McNair, and served through 1952.

New Brunswick provincial government of John B. McNair

References

• Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1956, PG Normandin
• Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, archives.gnb.ca