George G. Scovil
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George G. Scovil was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick
, Canada. He represented King's County
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1892 to 1908 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Springfield, New Brunswick
, and educated at Kingston
. Scovil married Leah Spragg. He owned a general store and was also involved in farming and lumbering. He served on the municipal council.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada. He represented King's County
Kings County, New Brunswick
Kings County is located in southern New Brunswick, Canada.Both the Saint John and Kennebecasis rivers pass through the county.Dairy farming is an important industry in the area...
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
from 1892 to 1908 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Springfield, New Brunswick
Springfield, New Brunswick
Springfield is a Canadian parish in Kings County, New Brunswick.Its population in the 2006 Census was 1,572.-Delineation:Springfield Parish is defined in the Territorial Division Act as:...
, and educated at Kingston
Kingston, New Brunswick
Kingston is a rural Canadian community in Kings County, New Brunswick.Located on the Kingston Peninsula, the village was settled in 1783 by Loyalists at the conclusion of the American Revolution....
. Scovil married Leah Spragg. He owned a general store and was also involved in farming and lumbering. He served on the municipal council.