Farris, John Wallace de Beque, 1878-1970.

Born in New Brunswick, Farris attended St. Martin's Seminary and Acadia University. He gained his Ll.B, from the U. of Pennsylvania. He was called to the bar in British Columbia in 1903. In 1916 he was elected Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of B.C. for Vancouver and held office until 1924. From 1917-1922 Farris was Attorney General and Labour Minister. He became a Senator in 1937.

From the description of J.W. Farris fonds. [ca. 1964]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 688595754

John Farris was born in New Brunswick. He was educated at St. Martin's Seminary, Acadia University and at the University of Pennsylvania where he obtained his LL.B. In 1903 he was called to the bar in British Columbia. Farris ran unsuccessfully for the general election of 1907 for Vancouver and in 1909 for Richmond. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of B.C. in 1916 as Liberal MLA for Vancouver and continued in that position until 1924. Farris was Attorney General and Minister of Labour (1917-1922) and was called to the Senate in 1937.

From the description of John Wallace de Beque Farris fonds. 1918-1969. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606462387