Peter Mitchell (politician)
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Peter Mitchell PC (January 4, 1824 – October 25, 1899) was a Canadian politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation.[1]
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Peter Mitchell | |
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Premier of New Brunswick | |
In office 1866–1867 | |
Preceded by | Albert James Smith |
Succeeded by | Andrew Rainsford Wetmore (Premier of the Province of New Brunswick) |
Senator for New Brunswick | |
In office October 23, 1867 – July 13, 1872 | |
Appointed by | Royal Proclamation |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Northumberland County, New Brunswick | |
In office 1872–1878 | |
Succeeded by | Jabez Bunting Snowball |
In office 1882–1891 | |
Preceded by | Jabez Bunting Snowball |
Succeeded by | Michael Adams |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-01-24)January 24, 1824 Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada |
Died | October 25, 1899(1899-10-25) (aged 75) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Spouse(s) |
Isabella Gough, née Carvell
(m. 1853) |
Children | 1 daughter (d. 24 October 1899) |
Cabinet | Minister of Marine and Fisheries (1867–1873) |
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