The Canadian Album After New Brunswick had three premiers in the space of its first decade, including one person twice, it was time for a bit more stability in the top office with the arrival of John James Fraser. Fraser was born on Aug. 1, 1829 in...
Library and Archives Canada After Andrew Wetmore served as the first premier of New Brunswick, a new man came in to lead the province. He not only served as the second premier of New Brunswick, but also the fourth premier of the province. His name...
As we delve into the first five premiers of New Brunswick, we begin with Andrew Rainsford Wetmore. Wetmore was born on Aug. 16, 1820 in Fredericton. His family was one of the most prominent in New Brunswick. His grandfather and great-grandfather...