Nathan Norman (September 22, 1809 – September 3, 1883) was a sealing captain and political figure in

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. He represented Port de Grave in the

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from 1878 to 1882. He was born in

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and was educated there and then trained in navigation at Bull Cove. Norman owned a fishing establishment on

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. He was also a

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for Labrador. In 1841, Norman married Elizabeth Munden. He died in Brigus at the age of 73.

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* Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly 1809 births 1883 deaths Newfoundland Colony people {{Newfoundland-politician-stub