Chandler Edward Barron 1800-1880 Elected To New Brunswick
Assembly, 1827, for Westmoreland, which he represented until 1836, when
called to Legislative Council. Became executive councillor, 1844.
Engaged in negotiations for Intercolonial Railway, 1850-1852;
reciprocity, 1854; and Confederation, 1865. Succeeded Tilley as
lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, 1878. =Index=: (Wilmot era) Sent by New
Brunswick Assembly to lay grievances before colonial secretary, 24;
becomes memb
r of government, 72; resigns, 76. (Tilley era) Goes to London to
secure support for Intercolonial, 26-27; 54; member of Executive
Council, 1856, 41; delegate to Charlottetown Conference, 73; to Quebec
Conference, 77; Confederation delegate to England, 120. (Joseph Howe era) Joins Joseph
Howe in mission to Toronto on behalf of Intercolonial Railway project,
137; secures support of New Brunswick government, 139; his speech at
Amherst on behalf of Howe, 140; accompanies Hincks to England on
Intercolonial Railway mission, 142. (George Brown Era) Complains at Quebec Conference,
that proposed union legislative, not federal, 163. =Bib.=: Hannay,
History of New Brunswick; Dent, Can. Por.