James Turnbull (politician)
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James Turnbull was a Scottish
-born lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia
. He represented Juste-au-Corps County (subsequently renamed Richmond County) from 1836 to 1843 and Richmond County from 1843 to 1846 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
as a Reformer.
Turnbull was educated and studied law in Scotland, later setting up practice in Arichat, Nova Scotia
. In 1826, he was named the excise collector for the port and district of Arichat, serving until his death. He also served as registrar of probate for Richmond County
from 1842 until his death at Port Hood
four years later.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
-born lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia
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 Juste-au-Corps County (subsequently renamed Richmond County) from 1836 to 1843 and Richmond County from 1843 to 1846 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...
as a Reformer.
Turnbull was educated and studied law in Scotland, later setting up practice in Arichat, Nova Scotia
Arichat, Nova Scotia
The village of Arichat is one of the oldest communities in Nova Scotia, dating back to the 18th century. It is a district of Richmond County on Isle Madame....
. In 1826, he was named the excise collector for the port and district of Arichat, serving until his death. He also served as registrar of probate for Richmond County
Richmond County, Nova Scotia
Richmond County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.-History:Named in honour of Sir Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond and Lennox, who was Governor General of British North America 1818-1819, Richmond County was created in 1835....
from 1842 until his death at Port Hood
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
Port Hood is a seaside community on the west coast of Cape Breton Island and the shire town of Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Local residents are predominantly English-speaking Roman Catholics, the population core having Highland Scottish ancestry; MacDonalds/MacDonnells mostly...
four years later.