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2nd General Assembly of Nova Scotia

2nd General Assembly of Nova Scotia

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A writ for the election of the 2nd General Assembly of Nova Scotia was issued on August 23, 1759. The assembly convened on December 4, 1759, held two sessions, and was dissolved by the death of King George II on October 25, 1760.

Sessions

Dates of specific sessions are under research.

Governor and Council

The members of the Council are currently under research.

House of Assembly

Officers

Division of seats

Five counties were created after the 1st assembly was dissolved, and were granted two seats each. In addition, Halifax and Lunenburg Townships retained their 4 and 2 seats, respectively. The Townships of Annapolis, Horton, and Cumberland were also granted 2 seats each, for a total of 22 seats. Horton failed to elect its members.

Members

Note: Unless otherwise noted, members were elected at the general election, and took their seats at the convening of the assembly. By-elections are special elections held to fill specific vacancies. When a member is noted as having taking their seat on a certain date, but a by-election isn't noted, the member was elected at the general election but arrived late.

References

  • Bourinot, John George Builders of Nova Scotia : a historical review, with an appendix containing copies of rare documents relating to the early days of the province (1899) p. 146
  • Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). "Appendix A: Assembly Lists". The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 243. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
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