Thomas Lewis Dodge
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Thomas Lewis Dodge was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. He represented King's County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1882 to 1886 as a Liberal
member.
He was born in Horton, Nova Scotia, the son of David Dodge and Phebe Scott. In 1843, he married Sarah Harrington. Dodge married Harriet Amy Harrington in 1856. He was named to the province's Legislative Council
in 1887. Dodge served as treasurer for King's County
from 1870 until his death at home in Kentville
at the age of 77.
His son Brenton Haliburton
served in the provincial assembly and was mayor of Kentville.
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 King's 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 1882 to 1886 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 Horton, Nova Scotia, the son of David Dodge and Phebe Scott. In 1843, he married Sarah Harrington. Dodge married Harriet Amy Harrington in 1856. He was named to the province's Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
The Legislative Council of Nova Scotia was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It existed from 1838 to May 31, 1928...
in 1887. Dodge served as treasurer for King's County
Kings County, Nova Scotia
Kings County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.Kings County is located in central Nova Scotia on the shore of the Bay of Fundy with its northeastern part also forming the western shore of the Minas Basin....
from 1870 until his death at home in Kentville
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Kentville is a town in Kings County, Nova Scotia. It is one of the main towns in the Annapolis Valley, and it is the county seat of Kings County. As of 2006, the town of Kentville had a population of 5,815 people....
at the age of 77.
His son Brenton Haliburton
Brenton Dodge
Brenton Haliburton Dodge was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented King's County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1894 to 1910 as a Liberal member....
served in the provincial assembly and was mayor of Kentville.