Michael C. Delaney

DELANEY, MICHAEL C., merchant, b. 20 November 1849 in Malpeque, son of John Delaney and Mary Quigley; m. 4 January 1871 Altimira Jane Robinson, and they had eight children, Annie, Mary A., Martha A., Carry A., Eliza E., Debbie R, Parker, and Claude S.; Wesleyan Methodist and later Baptist; d. 20 January 1918. Delaney, a Conservative, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in a by-election held 18 August 1909 for 4th Prince. He was re-elected in the general election in 1912. He was defeated in the general elections of 1904, 1908, and 1915. Following the 1908 election, Joseph Read was declared elected in 4th Prince by a margin of two votes. Later in July 1909, Read was unseated because of a discrepancy over the eligibility of some voters. Some accounts state that Read resigned to allow a by-election. Delaney was successful by a margin of three votes. In 1913 he served as the Conservative whip. Delaney was educated at the public school in North Tryon. Early in his adult life he started a successful business selling eggs, butter, and general agricultural products. Eventually his two sons entered the business with him and its success continued. Michael Delaney died 20 January 1918. Altimira Delaney was born 23 December 1849 and died 6 April 1936.