Thomas Forrester (politician)
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Thomas Forrester was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
. He represented Halifax township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1836 to 1841 as a Reformer.
He was born in Halifax
, the son of Alexander Forrester. He was educated at the Halifax Grammar School and, after completing his schooling, joined the British Army
. Forrester served during the War of 1812
. After the war, he became a dry goods merchant in Halifax. In 1813, he married Elizabeth Martin. Originally a supporter of Joseph Howe
, Forrester later withdrew his support because he felt that Howe had made too many compromises to become part of the coalition government. During the financial crisis of 1837, Forrester sued the Bank of Nova Scotia for refusing to redeem paper money for coin. He also lobbied for Halifax's incorporation as a town. He died in office in Halifax after suffering from poor health for several months.
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 Halifax township 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 1836 to 1841 as a Reformer.
He was born in Halifax
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...
, the son of Alexander Forrester. He was educated at the Halifax Grammar School and, after completing his schooling, joined the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
. Forrester served during the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. After the war, he became a dry goods merchant in Halifax. In 1813, he married Elizabeth Martin. Originally a supporter of Joseph Howe
Joseph Howe
Joseph Howe, PC was a Nova Scotian journalist, politician, and public servant. He is one of Nova Scotia's greatest and best-loved politicians...
, Forrester later withdrew his support because he felt that Howe had made too many compromises to become part of the coalition government. During the financial crisis of 1837, Forrester sued the Bank of Nova Scotia for refusing to redeem paper money for coin. He also lobbied for Halifax's incorporation as a town. He died in office in Halifax after suffering from poor health for several months.