Marcus C. Atkinson
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Marcus Chappell Atkinson (January 7, 1854 – ) was a physician and political figure in New Brunswick
, Canada. He represented Carleton County
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1886 to 1892 as a Liberal-Conservative.
He was born in Baie Verte, New Brunswick
and educated in Halifax, Nova Scotia
. In 1882, he married Mary J. Stewart. Atkinson served on the council for Carleton County.
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 Carleton County
Carleton County, New Brunswick
Carleton County is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada.The county is located in western New Brunswick, it borders on the west, the State of Maine; on the south, York County; on the north, Victoria County and is bisected by the Saint John River. Potato farming is a major industry...
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 1886 to 1892 as a Liberal-Conservative.
He was born in Baie Verte, New Brunswick
Baie Verte, New Brunswick
Baie Verte is a community in Westmorland County in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.The community is situated near the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island and is surrounded by a large area of salt marsh. It is home to the Winegarden Estate vineyard and the Waterfowl Village....
and educated in Halifax, Nova Scotia
City of Halifax
Halifax is a city in Canada, which was the capital of the province of Nova Scotia and shire town of Halifax County. It was the largest city in Atlantic Canada until it was amalgamated into Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996...
. In 1882, he married Mary J. Stewart. Atkinson served on the council for Carleton County.