Edward Thorne (10 August 1747 – December 9, 1820) was a political figure in

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. He represented Granville Township in the

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from 1799 to 1806. He was born in

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and came to Nova Scotia in 1753. Thorne had married Jane Rapalye on 1 May 1773. He was named a

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shortly after his arrival; according to his obituary, he also held that post in New York for a number of years prior to his departure. He died in Granville at the age of 74. His daughter Jane married

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who also represented the township in the provincial assembly. His nephew Stephen S. Thorne also represented Granville in the assembly.

References

Calnek, W. A. ''History of the County of Annapolis, Nova Scotia : Including Old Port Royal & Acadia'' (1999)
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