Joseph Maddock
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Joseph G. Maddock, Esq. | |
|---|---|
 Maddock in 1906 | |
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Carbonear | |
| In office 1900–1909 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Bond |
| Premier | |
| Preceded by | William Duff Sr. |
| Succeeded by | John R. Goodison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Guy Maddock 28 October 1862 Carbonear, Colony of Newfoundland |
| Died | 26 October 1942 (aged 79) Carbonear, Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Emily Louisa Bemister |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
Joseph Guy Maddock, Esq. (1862–1942) was a Newfoundland politician and businessman from Carbonear, who represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1900 to 1909.[1]
Biography
[edit]Maddock was born in Carbonear in 1862. He was the eldest son of Robert Maddock. His father was the owner of a merchant firm, J. & R. Maddock, located in Carbonear. Once Maddock finished schooling, he and his brother, John, took over the firm and renamed it J. & J. Maddock.[2]
In 1900, Maddock was selected as the Liberal Party candidate for Carbonear and was elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly shortly after. He was re-elected again in 1904.
Maddock died at Carbonear in 1942.