John Yeamans (c.1735 – 1824) was a political figure in

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. He represented Queen's in the

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from 1786 to 1816. As a loyalist, he fled to New Brunswick from

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in 1783. He was also named in an 1817 will created by his son. Yeamans served as a magistrate for Queen's County until his death at the age of 89.

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* Year of birth uncertain 1824 deaths Politicians from Dutchess County, New York Members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Colony of New Brunswick people United Empire Loyalists American emigrants to pre-Confederation New Brunswick Canadian magistrates {{NewBrunswick-MLA-stub