John Brecken
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John Brecken was a businessman and political figure in Prince Edward Island
. He represented Charlottetown in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1829 to 1834.
He was born in Charlottetown
, the son of Ralph Brecken
, who had served as speaker in the provincial assembly, and Matilda Robinson, the daughter of Joseph Robinson
. When he was thirteen, his father died and his mother took over the operation of the business. Brecken served as deputy treasurer for the colony and resident director for the Bank of British North America. In 1826, he married Margaret Leah de St Croix. He was named to the colony's Council
in 1834, serving until his death in Charlottetown in 1847.
His son Frederick de St Croix Brecken
served in the provincial assembly and the Canadian House of Commons.
Several of his sisters married members of the Legislative Council:
Brecken's grandfather, also named John
, also served in the colony's assembly.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. He represented Charlottetown in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1829 to 1834.
He was born in Charlottetown
Charlottetown
Charlottetown is a Canadian city. It is both the largest city on and the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, Charlottetown was first incorporated as a town in 1855 and designated as a city in 1885...
, the son of Ralph Brecken
Ralph Brecken
Ralph Brecken was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented Queens County in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island...
, who had served as speaker in the provincial assembly, and Matilda Robinson, the daughter of Joseph Robinson
Joseph Robinson (loyalist)
Joseph Robinson was an American-born lawyer, judge and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1790 to 1794....
. When he was thirteen, his father died and his mother took over the operation of the business. Brecken served as deputy treasurer for the colony and resident director for the Bank of British North America. In 1826, he married Margaret Leah de St Croix. He was named to the colony's Council
Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. It existed from 1773 to 1893. Members were appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island on the advice of the Premier until 1862 when it became an...
in 1834, serving until his death in Charlottetown in 1847.
His son Frederick de St Croix Brecken
Frederick de St Croix Brecken
Frederick de St. Croix Brecken was a lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented Charlottetown in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1876 and Queen's County in the Canadian House of Commons from 1878 to 1882 and from 1883 to 1884 as a Conservative...
served in the provincial assembly and the Canadian House of Commons.
Several of his sisters married members of the Legislative Council:
- Jane Rebecca married Thomas Heath HavilandThomas Heath Haviland, Sr.Thomas Heath Haviland was an English-born land owner, banker and political figure in Prince Edward Island....
- Anna Matilda married Donald McDonald
- Barbara Leila Alice married James Ellis Peake
Brecken's grandfather, also named John
John Brecken (loyalist)
John Brecken was an English-born United Empire Loyalist, merchant and political figure. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1785 to 1787....
, also served in the colony's assembly.