John Wesley Brien

John Wesley Brien
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Essex South
In office
1917–1921
Preceded byAlfred Henry Clarke
Succeeded byGeorge Perry Graham
Personal details
Born(1864-11-24)November 24, 1864
DiedJanuary 11, 1949(1949-01-11) (aged 84)
PartyUnionist Party
Occupationphysician

John Wesley Brien (November 24, 1864 - January 11, 1949) was a Canadian politician and physician. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1917 election as a Member of the Unionist Party to represent the riding of Essex South. Prior to his federal political career, he had just served a year in the Canadian Expeditionary Force as a medical officer before being forced to return home due to injury. He also served as a captain in the British Canadian Recruiting Mission in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Brien was born in Victoria County, Canada West. His cousin, James Brien, was also a Member of the House of Commons of Canada.