William Creed (politician)
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William Creed was an Irish
-born ship owner, merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island
.
He was born in Limerick
and came to New England
after inheriting money. Creed moved to the Alberton
area of Prince Edward Island in 1767 and then moved to Three Rivers, where he became the harbour master, around eight years later. He sailed his own ships, dealing with firms in New England and Canada.
Creed had a number of children with a woman named Mary Spencer in Rhode Island
. He later set up a store near Lower Montague
and married Elizabeth Prince, the widow of David Higgins
around 1785. Creed was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
and was also a road surveyor. He died of cholera
in Charlottetown
in 1809.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
-born ship owner, merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
.
He was born in Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
and came to New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
after inheriting money. Creed moved to the Alberton
Alberton, Prince Edward Island
Alberton is a Canadian town located in the western part of Prince County, Prince Edward Island. It is situated in the township of Lot 5....
area of Prince Edward Island in 1767 and then moved to Three Rivers, where he became the harbour master, around eight years later. He sailed his own ships, dealing with firms in New England and Canada.
Creed had a number of children with a woman named Mary Spencer in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
. He later set up a store near Lower Montague
Lower Montague, Prince Edward Island
Lower Montague is a rural community located to the east of the Town of Montague, Prince Edward Island, Canada.The Community of Lower Montague was incorporated in 1974. The first inhabitants of the Island and the area now called Lower Montague were the First Nations Mi’kmag people who came to the...
and married Elizabeth Prince, the widow of David Higgins
David Higgins (merchant)
David Higgins was a ship's captain, merchant, early settler and political figure on St John's Island ....
around 1785. Creed was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
and was also a road surveyor. He died of cholera
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking or eating water or food that has been contaminated by the diarrhea of an infected person or the feces...
in Charlottetown
Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
in 1809.