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1st Prince
1st Prince was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993. The district comprised the westernmost portion of Prince County. Communities in the district included Alberton and Tignish. When the provincial electoral districts were reorganized into conventional single-member districts in 1996, 1st Prince was replaced by the districts of Tignish-DeBlois, Alberton-Miminegash and West Point-Bloomfield O'Leary-Inverness is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was formerly known as West Point-Bloomfield from 1996 to 2007. It was created in 1996 from parts of 1st Prince and 2nd Prince .... Members Dual member Assemblyman-Councillor {{PEI-ED Prince 1 1873 establishments in Prince Edward Island 1996 disestablishments in Prince Edward Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heir Apparent
An heir apparent, often shortened to heir, is a person who is first in an order of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting by the birth of another person; a person who is first in the order of succession but can be displaced by the birth of a more eligible heir is known as heir presumptive. Today these terms most commonly describe heirs to hereditary titles (e.g. titles of nobility) or offices, especially when only inheritable by a single person. Most monarchies refer to the heir apparent of their thrones with the descriptive term of ''crown prince'' or ''crown princess'', but they may also be accorded with a more specific substantive title: such as Prince of Orange in the Netherlands, Duke of Brabant in Belgium, Prince of Asturias in Spain (also granted to heirs presumptive), or the Prince of Wales in the United Kingdom; former titles include Dauphin in the Kingdom of France, and Tsesarevich in Imperial Russia. The term is also used metaphorically to indicate a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Gallant
Francis "Frank" Gallant (March 17, 1841 – October 3, 1905) was a merchant, mariner and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1875 to 1876 as a Conservative member. He was born François Gallant in Nail Pond, Prince Edward Island, the son of Sylvain Gallant and Mary Gaudet. He went to sea at a young age and became a master mariner involved in the trade with the West Indies. After 14 years at sea, he established a lobster packing at Tignish. Gallant then became a general merchant. He served as postmaster for Tignish and operated an inn there. In 1870, he married Katherine McKenna. Gallant was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1875 by-election held after Stanislaus Francis Perry was elected to the House of Commons. Gallant died in Tignish at the age of 64. His daughter Bertha married Aubin-Edmond Arsenault Aubin-Edmond Arsenault (28 July 1870 – 29 April 1968) was a Prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Rogers (Lieutenant Governor)
Benjamin Rogers (August 7, 1837 – May 16, 1923) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island from 1878 to 1893 and represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1893 to 1897 and from 1900 to 1904 as a Liberal member. He was the ninth Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from 1910 to 1915. He was born in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, the son of Joseph Rogers, who had emigrated from Wales. Rogers was an export merchant. He also served as a justice of the peace and Commissioner of Small Debts. In 1862, he married Susannah Abell Hubbard. He was leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council from 1883 to 1891 and became a member of the province's Executive Council, serving as Commissioner of Agriculture and Provincial Secretary Treasurer. Rogers died in Alberton. His brother David David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwū ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremiah Blanchard
Jérémie "Jeremiah" Blanchard (September 27, 1859 – March 17, 1939) was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1893 to 1897 as a Prince Edward Island Conservative Party, Conservative and from 1922 to 1931 as a Prince Edward Island Liberal Party, Liberal. He was born in Rustico, Prince Edward Island, the son of Sylvestre Blanchard and Virginie Doucette. He learned the trade of carpentry from his father. Blanchard was married twice: to Domitilde Gallant in 1880 and to Leonie Gomeau (née DesRoches) in 1921. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1890 and in 1919. He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio. His grandson Elmer Blanchard also served in the provincial assembly. References * Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island MLAs Prince Edward Island Liberal Party MLAs 1859 births 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
32nd General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island
The 32nd General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 28, 1894, to June 25, 1897. The Liberal Party led by Frederick Peters formed the government. In late 1893, after the dissolution of the 31st General Assembly, the Legislative Council was combined with the House of Assembly into a unicameral Unicameralism (from ''uni''- "one" + Latin ''camera'' "chamber") is a type of legislature, which consists of one house or assembly, that legislates and votes as one. Unicameral legislatures exist when there is no widely perceived need for multic ... body known as the Legislative Assembly. An assemblyman and councillor was elected from each electoral district. There were four sessions of the 32nd General Assembly: James H. Cummiskey was elected speaker. Members Kings Prince Queens References External links Election results for the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly, 1893-12-13''Prince Edward Island, garden province of Canada'', WH Crosskill (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
31st General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island
The 31st General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 27, 1890, to November 13, 1893. The Liberal Party led by Frederick Peters Frederick Peters (April 8, 1851 – July 29, 1919) was a lawyer and Prince Edward Island politician, who served as the sixth premier of Prince Edward Island. Early life and career Peters was born in Charlottetown and educated at King's Colle ... formed a government after the Conservatives lost their majority in the 1890 election. There were four sessions of the 31st General Assembly: Patrick Blake was elected speaker in 1890; after Blake resigned his seat in 1891, Bernard D. McLellan was chosen as speaker. Members Notes: External links Election results for the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly, 1890-01-30''Prince Edward Island, garden province of Canada'', WH Crosskill (1904) {{DEFAULTSORT:31st General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island Terms of the General Assembly of Prince Edward Island 1890 establishment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Donald McLellan
Bernard Donald McLellan (November 3, 1859 – April 11, 1907) was a Canadian farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1888 to 1893 and West Prince in the House of Commons of Canada from 1898 to 1900 as a Liberal member. McLellan was born in Indian River, Prince Edward Island, the son of Angus J. McLellan and Matilda McDonald, and educated at St. Dunstan's College in Charlottetown. McLellan taught school for nine years. In 1881, he married Emily Costin. McLellan was speaker for the provincial assembly from 1891 to 1893. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1898 by-election held after the death of Stanislaus Francis Perry. McLellan was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection to the federal seat in 1900. His uncle John Alexander MacDonald Sir John Alexander Macdonald (January 10 or 11, 1815 – June 6, 1891) was the first prime minister of Canada, serving from 1867 to 187 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30th General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island
The 30th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 29, 1887, to January 7, 1890. The majority party was the Conservative Party led by William Wilfred Sullivan Sir William Wilfred Sullivan (December 6, 1839 – September 30, 1920) was a Prince Edward Island journalist, politician and jurist, the fourth premier of Prince Edward Island. A native of Hope River, Sullivan had a career as an assistant e .... After Sullivan resigned to serve in the province's Supreme Court, Neil McLeod became party leader and premier. There were three sessions of the 30th General Assembly: The speaker was John A. MacDonald. Members Notes: External links Election results for the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly, 1886-06-30''Prince Edward Island, garden province of Canada'', WH Crosskill (1904) {{DEFAULTSORT:30th General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island Terms of the General Assembly of Prince Edward Island 1887 establishments in Prince Edward Island 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Archibald Matheson
John Archibald Matheson (September 3, 1844 – March 20, 1919) was a merchant and politician in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1883 to 1893. He was born in Black River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, the son of John Matheson, a Scottish immigrant. He was educated there and in Charlottetown. He worked for George Howlan before establishing his own business, operating as a general merchant and also being involved in fishing. In 1881, he married Emily M. Clowser. Matheson was a justice of the peace and postmaster. His election in 1883 was declared invalid but he was reelected in the by-election held later that same year. Matheson was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1893. He died in Revelstoke, British Columbia Revelstoke () is a city in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, with a census population of 8,275 in 2021. Revelstoke is located east of Vancouver, and west of Calgary, Alberta. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
29th General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island
The 29th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from March 20, 1883, to June 5, 1886. The majority party was the Conservative Party led by William Wilfred Sullivan Sir William Wilfred Sullivan (December 6, 1839 – September 30, 1920) was a Prince Edward Island journalist, politician and jurist, the fourth premier of Prince Edward Island. A native of Hope River, Sullivan had a career as an assistant e .... There were four sessions of the 29th General Assembly: The speaker was John A. MacDonald. Members Notes: External links Election results for the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly, 1883-05-08''Prince Edward Island, garden province of Canada'', WH Crosskill (1904) {{DEFAULTSORT:29th General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island Terms of the General Assembly of Prince Edward Island 1883 establishments in Prince Edward Island 1886 disestablishments in Prince Edward Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Gavin
Peter Gavin (October 15, 1847 – February 22, 1931) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1879 to 1883 as a Conservative member. He was born in Tignish, Prince Edward Island, the son of Michael Gavin, an Irish immigrant. He was educated in Tignish. In 1876, he married Anastasia Ryan. Gavin served as a member of the Executive Council. He lived in Alberton. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1883. He was the co-owner of a general store and owned a lobster factory. Gavin died in Duluth, Minnesota , settlement_type = City , nicknames = Twin Ports (with Superior), Zenith City , motto = , image_skyline = , image_caption = Clockwise from top: urban Duluth skyline; Minnesota ... at the age of 83. References ''The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1880'' CH Mackintosh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
28th General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island
The 28th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island was in session from April 24, 1879, to April 15, 1882. The majority party was the Conservative Party led by William Wilfred Sullivan Sir William Wilfred Sullivan (December 6, 1839 – September 30, 1920) was a Prince Edward Island journalist, politician and jurist, the fourth premier of Prince Edward Island. A native of Hope River, Sullivan had a career as an assistant e .... There were four sessions of the 28th General Assembly: The speaker was John A. MacDonald. Members Notes: External links Election results for the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly, 1879-04-02''Prince Edward Island, garden province of Canada'', WH Crosskill (1904) {{DEFAULTSORT:28th General Assembly Of Prince Edward Island Terms of the General Assembly of Prince Edward Island 1879 establishments in Prince Edward Island 1882 disestablishments in Prince Edward Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
