James Daniel Eisenhauer (January 1, 1832 – November 16, 1896) was a merchant and political figure in

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, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the

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from 1887 to 1891 as a

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member.

Early life and education

He was born in

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, the son of

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immigrants, and was educated there.

Career

Eisenhauer was a major exporter of fish to the

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. He was president of the Lunenburg Marine Association and treasurer for the Nova Scotia Wood Pulp and Paper Company. Eisenhauer represented Lunenburg County in the

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from 1867 to 1878; he was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1878. After serving one term in the House of Commons, Eisenhauer was unsuccessful in the 1891 general election.

Personal life

In 1859, he married Mary Ann Begg.

Electoral record

References

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''The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1889'', JA Gemmill
{{DEFAULTSORT:Eisenhauer, James D 1832 births 1896 deaths Canadian people of German descent Nova Scotia Liberal Party MLAs Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Nova Scotia