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Samuel Rettie
Samuel Rettie (January 23, 1818 – January 20, 1883) was a merchant, shipbuilder and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1867, he spoke in favour of Canadian Confederation.[1] He represented Colchester County from 1871 to 1874 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal-Conservative member.[2]
Samuel Rettie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia for Colchester | |
| In office 1871–1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1818 Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | January 20, 1883 Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
| Spouse | Christine Gallie (m. 1859) |
| Occupation | merchant, shipbuilder, politician |
He was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, the son of John Rettie and Christine Gallie. In 1859, he married Elmira Cox. Rettie was a justice of the peace. He died in Truro at the age of 64.[3]
Samuel Rettie is the Great-Great Uncle of Senator Jim Cowan.[3]
References edit
- ^ "New Annan Meeting". Morning Chronicle. 4 July 1867. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
- ^ a b Cowan, Mrs. Gordon (1966–1967), Notes on the Rettie family of Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University Archives, File MS-2-173, SF Box 14, Folder 7, retrieved September 14, 2013