John B. North
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John Baxter North was a shipbuilder and political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. He represented Kings County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1874 to 1878 as an independent member.
He was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. In 1855, he married Elizabeth Esther Ells. He built 54 ships between 1853 and 1904. He died in Hantsport, Nova Scotia
at the age of 81.
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...
, Canada. He represented Kings 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 1874 to 1878 as an independent member.
He was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. In 1855, he married Elizabeth Esther Ells. He built 54 ships between 1853 and 1904. He died in Hantsport, Nova Scotia
Hantsport, Nova Scotia
Hantsport is a rural Canadian town and seaport located in the western part of Hants County, Nova Scotia. Hantsport is located just south of the county boundary with Kings County, and sits on the west bank of the Avon River in a tidal estuary.The town is most best known for its history of...
at the age of 81.