Thomas Wyer
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Thomas Wyer was a political figure in New Brunswick
. He represented Charlotte in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
from 1827 to 1840.
He was the son of Thomas Wyer, a United Empire Loyalist who came to St. Andrews, New Brunswick
from Falmouth (later Portland, Maine
), and Joanna Pote. Wyer served as a justice in the Court of Common Pleas, as a lieutenant in the militia, as commissioner of wrecks and as a member of the board of education. In 1840, Wyer was named to the Legislative Council of New Brunswick
.
His daughter Susan married George Dixon Street
, who also represented Charlotte in the assembly.
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...
. He represented Charlotte 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 1827 to 1840.
He was the son of Thomas Wyer, a United Empire Loyalist who came to St. Andrews, New Brunswick
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
St. Andrews is a Canadian town in Charlotte County, New Brunswick.It is sometimes referred to in tourism marketing by its unofficial nickname "St. Andrews-by-the-sea".-Geography:St...
from Falmouth (later Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and is the county seat of Cumberland County. The 2010 city population was 66,194, growing 3 percent since the census of 2000...
), and Joanna Pote. Wyer served as a justice in the Court of Common Pleas, as a lieutenant in the militia, as commissioner of wrecks and as a member of the board of education. In 1840, Wyer was named to the Legislative Council of New Brunswick
Legislative Council of New Brunswick
The Legislative Council of New Brunswick was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, between 1785 and 1891. Members were appointed by the New Brunswick lieutenant governor.-External links:*...
.
His daughter Susan married George Dixon Street
George Dixon Street
George Dixon Street was a lawyer, judge and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Charlotte in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1856 to 1857....
, who also represented Charlotte in the assembly.