Samuel Marshall (Canadian politician)
Samuel Marshall (1757 - April 1, 1813) was a merchant, shipbuilder and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Yarmouth township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1811 to 1813.
Samuel Poole | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth township | |
| In office 1811–1813 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1757 England |
| Died | April 1, 1813 Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Sheldon |
| Occupation | Merchant, shipbuilder |
Marshall came to Nova Scotia from New York state in 1787, settling in Yarmouth. In 1794, he was named a justice of the peace. Around 1810, he was considered to be the leading shipbuilder and merchant in Yarmouth.[1] Marshall died in office at Yarmouth.
His daughter Catherine married Samuel Campbell.
References
- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
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