Henry d'Entremont
Henry d'Entremont | |
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MLA for Yarmouth County | |
In office 1916–1920 | |
Preceded by | Howard William Corning |
Succeeded by | Amédée Melanson |
Personal details | |
Born | Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia | February 28, 1859
Died | March 30, 1920 Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia | (aged 61)
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | merchant |
Henry Thomas d'Entremont (February 28, 1859 – March 30, 1920) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1916 to 1920 as a Liberal member.
Early life
[edit]He was born in Lower East Pubnico, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of George David d'Entremont and Catherine Murphy. His grandfather was Simon d'Entremont, the first Acadian elected to a legislative assembly in North America.
Career
[edit]He opened a general store in Lower East Pubnico in June 1883; he also shipped mackerel, lobster, halibut and blueberries for sale in the United States.[1] D'Entremont married Sophia LeBlanc.
Death
[edit]He died in office in Lower East Pubnico at the age of 61.
References
[edit]- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)