Edward John Hemming
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Edward John Hemming, was a lawyer
, politician
and author
.
Hemming was the seventh and last child of Henry Keene Hemming (1793 - 1847) and Sophia Wirgman (1785 - 1870). After finishing his studies at Clapham Grammar School in south-western London. He was a midshipman
in the Royal Navy
from 1836 to 1845, then joined his father not only ran his own farm but was also agent for the Duke of Devonshire
at Lismore Castle
, Ireland
.
Hemming left Ireland
on the invitation of his cousin, Christopher Dunkin
, to study law at McGill College in 1851, after which he was admitted to the bar of Lower-Canada on 7 May 1855. He moved to Montreal in 1855 under the guidance of Alexander Hutchison Lunn until 1858 when he moved to Drummondville and established a large farm as did his father. In the same year, he married Sophia Louisa Ribinson and they went on to have 8 children. He was joined at the farm by his eldest brother, Henry Hemming in 1864. In 1899, he moved to Knowlton (now Lac Broome). Aged 82, and having celebrated his golden wedding anniversary with a family reunion sevens week earlier, he died and was buried in the cemetery at Knowlton.
riding in 1867, but was defeated in his re-election efforts of 1871 by the Liberal, Wilfrid Laurier
. He was an active member of the Church of England, working on religious education in schools and serving as marguillier of St. George's Church in Drummond ville. He was a longtime delegate to the diocesan and Synod of Quebec.
Lawyer
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, politician
Politician
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and author
Author
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.
Hemming was the seventh and last child of Henry Keene Hemming (1793 - 1847) and Sophia Wirgman (1785 - 1870). After finishing his studies at Clapham Grammar School in south-western London. He was a midshipman
Midshipman
A midshipman is an officer cadet, or a commissioned officer of the lowest rank, in the Royal Navy, United States Navy, and many Commonwealth navies. Commonwealth countries which use the rank include Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Kenya...
in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
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from 1836 to 1845, then joined his father not only ran his own farm but was also agent for the Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Devonshire is a title in the peerage of England held by members of the Cavendish family. This branch of the Cavendish family has been one of the richest and most influential aristocratic families in England since the 16th century, and have been rivalled in political influence perhaps only...
at Lismore Castle
Lismore Castle
Lismore Castle is located in the town of Lismore, in County Waterford in Ireland. It was largely re-built in the Gothic style during the mid-nineteenth century by William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire.-Early history:...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
Hemming left Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
on the invitation of his cousin, Christopher Dunkin
Christopher Dunkin
Christopher Dunkin, PC was a Canadian editor, lawyer, teacher, judge, and politician.Born in Walworth, London, England, the son of Summerhays Dunkin and Martha Hemming, he was educated at the University of London, the University of Glasgow, and Harvard University.He was first elected to the...
, to study law at McGill College in 1851, after which he was admitted to the bar of Lower-Canada on 7 May 1855. He moved to Montreal in 1855 under the guidance of Alexander Hutchison Lunn until 1858 when he moved to Drummondville and established a large farm as did his father. In the same year, he married Sophia Louisa Ribinson and they went on to have 8 children. He was joined at the farm by his eldest brother, Henry Hemming in 1864. In 1899, he moved to Knowlton (now Lac Broome). Aged 82, and having celebrated his golden wedding anniversary with a family reunion sevens week earlier, he died and was buried in the cemetery at Knowlton.
Political activities
Hemming successfully ran provincially as a Conservative in the Drummond-ArthabaskaArthabaska (electoral district)
Arthabaska is a provincial electoral district in Quebec, Canada that elects members to the National Assembly of Quebec. The riding was created in 1890 from a part of Drummond-Arthabaska which existed since 1867...
riding in 1867, but was defeated in his re-election efforts of 1871 by the Liberal, Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, GCMG, PC, KC, baptized Henri-Charles-Wilfrid Laurier was the seventh Prime Minister of Canada from 11 July 1896 to 6 October 1911....
. He was an active member of the Church of England, working on religious education in schools and serving as marguillier of St. George's Church in Drummond ville. He was a longtime delegate to the diocesan and Synod of Quebec.