Alexander Upham
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Alexander McCurdy Upham was a farmer, merchant, ship builder and political figure in Nova Scotia
. He represented Onslow township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1836 to 1841 as a Reformer.
He was born in Onslow, Nova Scotia
, the son of Luke Upham and Jeanett Guthry McCurdy. In 1826, Upham married Mary Cutten. He died in office at North River
at the age of 38.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. He represented Onslow township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1836 to 1841 as a Reformer.
He was born in Onslow, Nova Scotia
Onslow, Nova Scotia
Onslow is a small, unincorporated, Canadian rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The community is located along the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and is largely a farming area...
, the son of Luke Upham and Jeanett Guthry McCurdy. In 1826, Upham married Mary Cutten. He died in office at North River
North River, Nova Scotia
North River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.-References:*...
at the age of 38.