James Brien

James Brien
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Essex South
In office 1887 – 1891
Preceded by	Lewis Wigle
Succeeded by	Henry William Allan
Personal details
Born	February 4, 1848 Howard Township, Canada West
Died	August 10, 1907
Nationality	British subject
Political party	Liberal
Occupation	physician
Website	James Brien – Parliament of Canada biography

James Brien (born February 4, 1848 in Howard Township, Canada West-died August 10, 1907) was a politician and physician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1887 election as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Essex South. After his federal political career, he became mayor of Essex Centre, Ontario in 1895 for a term of eight years where he also served as a reeve and a councillor for three years. His cousin, John Wesley Brien, was also a Member of the Canadian House of Commons.