Henry Callbeck

Henry John Callbeck (February 25, 1818 – January 29, 1898[1]) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1867 to 1876 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Tryon, Prince Edward Island, the son of Philip M. Callbeck and the grandson of Phillips Callbeck. He married Charlotte A. Robertson in 1849. Callbeck served as governor for Prince of Wales College and was president of the Mutual Fire Assurance Company. He served as treasurer for the city of Charlottetown from 1865 to 1867. Callbeck was a member of the province's Executive Council from 1867 to 1870.

Callbeck operated a general store and built ships at Tryon from 1840 to 1851. He moved to Charlottetown in 1851 and opened a store there, mainly buying and selling wool from sheep raised on the island. He was also an agent for the woollen mills at Tryon, which were later purchased by the Stanfield family. Callbeck was also a justice of the peace, sheriff for Queens County and was treasurer for the city of Charlottetown from 1856 to 1867. He served as a governor for Prince of Wales College and was president of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He died in Charlottetown at the age of 79.[1]

His brother was the great-great-grandfather of Catherine Callbeck.[1]

References
  1. Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs. Acorn Press. ISBN 1-894838-01-7.


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