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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online (714 words) |
 | Tweedie, who on nomination day had declared himself ready to back any administration that would reduce stumpage and provide Northumberland with cabinet representation, joined the government as surveyor general, responsible for crown lands. |
| In 1907 Tweedie resigned to succeed Jabez Bunting Snowball* as lieutenant governor. |
| Tweedie had paid the account out of his own pocket on becoming lieutenant governor, fearing, he said, that since the debts had been carried for so long the public might consider him personally liable. |
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Lemuel J. Tweedie - definition of Lemuel J. Tweedie in Encyclopedia (161 words) |
| Lemuel John Tweedie (November 30, 1849-July 15, 1917) was a New Brunswick politician. |
| Tweedie became Premier of the province in 1900 and led the party to a large majority government in the 1903 election. |
| Tweedie's governemnt allowed women to be admitted to practice law in 1906 and supported the development of hydroelectric power from Grand Falls. |
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