Daniel Charles Moore
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Daniel Charles Moore was a merchant, ship owner and political figure in Nova Scotia
. He represented King's County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1847 to 1855, from 1861 to 1867 and from 1871 to 1874.
He was born in Canning, Nova Scotia
, the son of William Charles Moore and Elizabeth Harrington. Moore became involved in shipbuilding at a young age. He entered business as a general merchant in Kentville
in partnership with James Martin, later becoming sole owner. He was also involved in farming and the timber trade. Moore was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1861 by-election following the death of William Bennett Webster
. Although Moore was a Conservative, he opposed Confederation
. He was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection in 1874. Moore died in Kentville at the age of 88.
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 King's County 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 1847 to 1855, from 1861 to 1867 and from 1871 to 1874.
He was born in Canning, Nova Scotia
Canning, Nova Scotia
Canning, Nova Scotia is a village in northeastern Kings County located at the crossroads of Route 221 and Route 358.-History:The area was originally settled by Acadians who were expelled in 1755 during the Acadian Expulsion...
, the son of William Charles Moore and Elizabeth Harrington. Moore became involved in shipbuilding at a young age. He entered business as a general merchant in Kentville
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Kentville is a town in Kings County, Nova Scotia. It is one of the main towns in the Annapolis Valley, and it is the county seat of Kings County. As of 2006, the town of Kentville had a population of 5,815 people....
in partnership with James Martin, later becoming sole owner. He was also involved in farming and the timber trade. Moore was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1861 by-election following the death of William Bennett Webster
William Bennett Webster
William Bennett Webster was a doctor, amateur geologist and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented King's County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1855 to 1861....
. Although Moore was a Conservative, he opposed Confederation
Canadian Confederation
Canadian Confederation was the process by which the federal Dominion of Canada was formed on July 1, 1867. On that day, three British colonies were formed into four Canadian provinces...
. He was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection in 1874. Moore died in Kentville at the age of 88.