Thomas McCarthy (Quebec politician)

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Thomas McCarthy
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Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Richelieu
In office
1867–1870
Succeeded by Georges-Isidore Barthe
Personal details
Born 1832
Cork, Ireland
Died September 23, 1870
Sorel, Quebec
Political party Conservative

Thomas McCarthy (1832 – September 23, 1870) was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He was a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons representing Richelieu from 1867 to 1870.[1]

He was born in County Cork, Ireland in 1832,[1] the son of John McCarthy, and came to Canada in 1839.[2] McCarthy was a shipbuilder in the Sorel region[3] in partnership with his brothers Daniel and John.[2] He served on the council for Sorel in 1860, 1862, 1863 and 1865.[1] McCarthy died at Sorel in 1870 while still in office.[2]

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