Richard Hunt (politician)
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Richard Hunt was a farmer, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. He represented Queens County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1890 to 1897 as a Liberal
member.
He was born in Westfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, the son of Ephraim Hunt and Olivia Smith. In 1856, he married Mary Morse. He died in South Brookfield at the age of 82.
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 Queens 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 1890 to 1897 as a Liberal
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
The Liberal Party of Nova Scotia is a political party in Nova Scotia, Canada.-Origins:The party is descended from the pre-Confederation Reformers in Nova Scotia who coalesced around Joseph Howe demanding the institution of responsible government...
member.
He was born in Westfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, the son of Ephraim Hunt and Olivia Smith. In 1856, he married Mary Morse. He died in South Brookfield at the age of 82.