|
Northumberland (provincial Electoral District)
Northumberland was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Canada. Roughly encompassing Northumberland County, New Brunswick Northumberland County is located in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada. Geography Northumberland County is covered by thick forests, whose products stimulate the economy. The highest peaks in the province, including Mount Carleton lie in the n .... It used a bloc voting system to elect candidates. It was abolished with the 1973 electoral redistribution, when the province moved to single-member ridings. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results References {{coord missing, New Brunswick Former provincial electoral districts of New Brunswick 1974 disestablishments in New Brunswick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Brunswick Electoral Distribution, 1785
New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 Songs * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1999 *"new", by Loona from '' Yves'', 2017 *"The New", by Interpol from ''Turn On the Bright Lights'', 2002 Acronyms * Net economic welfare, a proposed macroeconomic indicator * Net explosive weight, also known as net explosive quantity * Network of enlightened Women, a conservative university women's organization * Next Entertainment World, a South Korean film distribution company Identification codes * Nepal Bhasa language ISO 639 language code * New Century Financial Corporation (NYSE stock abbreviation) * Northeast Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion in the northeastern United States Transport * New Orleans Lakefront Ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd New Brunswick Legislature
The 3rd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 9, 1796, and 1802. The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick Thomas Carleton. Construction of a building to house the assembly at Fredericton Fredericton (; ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River, which flows west to east as it bisects the city. The river is the do ..., Province Hall, began in 1799 and was completed in 1802. Amos Botsford was chosen as speaker for the house. History Members Notes References ''Journal of the votes and proceedings of the House of Assembly of ... New-Brunswick from ... February to ... March, 1796'' (1796) 03 1796 in Canada 1797 in Canada 1798 in Canada 1799 in Canada 1800 in Canada 1801 in Canada 1802 in Canada 1795 establishments in New Brunswick 1802 disestablishments in New Brunswick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Council Of New Brunswick
{{NewBrunswick-stub ...
The Legislative Council of New Brunswick was the upper house of the government of the British colony and later Canadian province of New Brunswick between 1785 and 1891. Members were appointed by the New Brunswick governor. Council chambers The former chambers of the council are now used for committee meetings by the legislative assembly. See also * Legislative Council External links Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick website References New Brunswick Legislature 1785 establishments in New Brunswick 1891 disestablishments in New Brunswick New Brunswick New Brunswick (french: Nouveau-Brunswick, , locally ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces. It is the only province with both English and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Cunard
Joseph Cunard (1799 – January 16, 1865) was a merchant, shipbuilder and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1828 to 1833. Biography Cunard was born into a family of United Empire Loyalist German Quaker settlers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the son, along with Samuel, Henry and John, of Abraham Cunard and Margaret Murphy. In the year of his birth, his father was named master carpenter of the Royal Engineers at the Halifax garrison. Cunard was educated in Halifax and entered his father's firm. Around 1820, with his brothers Henry and Samuel, he opened a branch of the family timber business in Chatham, New Brunswick. The firm operated mills, wharves, a store and shipyards there. The business expanded to include operations at Shippegan, Kouchibouguac, Richibucto and Bathurst. In 1831 the company purchased stores, houses, and other buildings at Bathurst and the next year began shipping timb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th New Brunswick Legislature
The 10th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 7, 1831, and 1834. The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick Sir Archibald Campbell General Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet (12 March 1769 – 6 October 1843) was a Scottish soldier who served as an officer in the British Army. From 1824 to 1826, Gen. Campbell commanded the British forces in the First Anglo-Burmese War .... William Crane was chosen as speaker for the house. History Members Notes References''Journal of the House of Assembly of the province of New- Brunswick from ... February to ... March, 1831'' (1831) Terms of the New Brunswick Legislature 1831 in Canada 1832 in Canada 1833 in Canada 1834 in Canada 1831 establishments in New Brunswick 1834 disestablishments in New Brunswick {{Legislature-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Rankin
Alexander Rankin (December 31, 1788 – April 3, 1852) was a Scottish-born merchant and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1827 to 1852. He was born and educated in Mearns parish, the brother of Robert Rankin, and son of James Rankin and Helen Ferguson. His uncles, John Pollok and Arthur Pollok, were cofounders of Pollok, Gilmour and Company. At the age of 18, he was hired as a clerk by Pollok, Gilmour and Company, a Glasgow firm that dealt in timber, and was sent with James Gilmour to New Brunswick to establish a branch of the firm (Gilmour, Rankin and Company) on the Miramichi River. They established a small community called Gretna Green (later Douglastown) as well as stores, wharves and a sawmill. Besides exporting timber, they also sold goods supplied from Scotland. In 1825, the operation suffered extensive damage in the Miramichi Fire. However, they were able to rebuild quickly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th New Brunswick Legislature
The 9th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 14, 1828, and 1830. The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick Howard Douglas General Sir Howard Douglas, 3rd Baronet, (23 January 1776 – 9 November 1861) was a British Army officer born in Gosport, England, the younger son of Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, and a descendant of the Earls of Morton. He was an English .... Richard Simonds was chosen as speaker for the house. He was replaced by his brother Charles in 1829. History Members Notes References ''Journal of the House of Assembly of the province of New-Brunswick, from Thursday the 14th day of February, to Saturday the 5th day of April, 1828'' (1828) 09 1830 in Canada 1828 in Canada 1829 in Canada 1827 establishments in New Brunswick 1830 disestablishments in New Brunswick {{Legislature-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th New Brunswick Legislature
The 8th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between January 30, 1821, and 1827. The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick George S. Smyth. Howard Douglas General Sir Howard Douglas, 3rd Baronet, (23 January 1776 – 9 November 1861) was a British Army officer born in Gosport, England, the younger son of Admiral Sir Charles Douglas, and a descendant of the Earls of Morton. He was an English ... became lieutenant governor in 1824. The speaker of the house was selected as William Botsford. In 1824, after Botsford was appointed a judge, Ward Chipman, Jr. was elected speaker. Harry Peters succeeded Chipman as speaker in 1826. History Members Notes References ''Journal of the House of Assembly of the province of New-Brunswick from ... January to ... March, 1821'' (1821) 08 1821 in Canada 1822 in Canada 1823 in Canada 1824 in Canada 1825 in Canada 1826 in Canada 1827 in Canada 1821 establi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7th New Brunswick Legislature
The 7th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 3, 1820, and March, 1820. The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick George Stracey Smyth George Stracey Smyth (4 April 1767 – 27 March 1823) was Commander-in-Chief, North America, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. Biography Born in England, he was appointed an ensign in the East Norf .... The speaker of the house was selected as William Botsford. History Members References ''Journal of the House of Assembly of the province of New-Brunswick from ... February to ... March, 1820'' (1820) 07 1820 establishments in New Brunswick 1820 disestablishments in New Brunswick {{Legislature-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Simonds
Richard Simonds (April 24, 1789 – May 2, 1836) was a merchant and political figure in the pre-Confederation Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1816 to 1828. He was born in Portland (later Saint John, New Brunswick), the son of James Simonds and Hannah Peabody, and was educated there. He went into business with his uncle Francis Peabody at Miramichi in 1810 and also operated his owner business from 1819 to 1824. In 1813, he married Ann Charters. Simonds served as a justice of the peace and justice for the Inferior Court of Common Pleas. In 1824, he moved from Miramichi to Saint John. He was elected Speaker for the Legislative Assembly in 1828 but resigned his seat in December of the same year after being named Provincial Treasurer. His brother Charles replaced him as speaker the following year. In 1829, he married Margaret Walker after the death of his first wife. In 1832, still prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th New Brunswick Legislature
The 6th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick New Brunswick (french: Nouveau-Brunswick, , locally ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces. It is the only province with both English and ... between February 4, 1817, and 1819. The assembly sat at the pleasure of colonial administrator Harris William Hailes. George Stracey Smyth became Governor of New Brunswick in July 1817. The speaker of the house was selected as William Botsford. History Members References ''Journal of the House of Assembly of the province of New-Brunswick from ... February to ... March, 1817'' (1817) 06 1817 in Canada 1818 in Canada 1819 in Canada 1817 establishments in New Brunswick 1819 disestablishments in New Brunswick {{Legislature-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5th New Brunswick Legislature
The 5th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between January 27, 1810, and 1816. The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick Thomas Carleton General Thomas Carleton (c. 1735 – 2 February 1817) was an Irish-born British Army officer who was promoted to colonel during the American Revolutionary War after relieving the siege of Quebec in 1776. After the war, he was appointed as L .... Carleton having left the province in 1805, the colony was actually governed by a series of colonial administrators during this period. The speaker of the house was selected as Amos Botsford. After Botsford's passing in 1813, John Robinson was appointed speaker. History Members Notes References ''Journal of the votes and proceedings of the House of Assembly of ... New-Brunswick from ... January to ... March, 1810'' (1810) 05 1810 in Canada 1811 in Canada 1812 in Canada 1813 in Canada 1814 in Canada 1815 in Canada 1816 in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
