J. Arthur Moore (October 17, 1891 – December 20, 1979) was a lumberman, farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1925 to 1935, from 1939 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1967.

Arthur Moore
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
In office
1952–1967
In office
1939–1944
In office
1925–1935
ConstituencyQueens
Personal details
Born(1891-10-17)October 17, 1891
Scotchtown, New Brunswick
DiedOctober 20, 1979(1979-10-20) (aged 88)
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
SpouseMaude Mayes
Occupationmerchant

He was born in Scotchtown, New Brunswick, the son of David Powers and Martha Olmstead. In 1917, he married Maude Mayes. He was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1935. Moore served as speaker for the provincial assembly from 1955 to 1960. He died in 1979.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Hon. J. Arthur Moore". Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1956, PG Normandin