John Holmes (Nova Scotia politician)
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John Holmes was a Canadian politician
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He was born in Ross-shire
, Scotland
in 1789 and came to Pictou County, Nova Scotia
with his family in 1803. Prior to Canadian Confederation
in 1867, he represented Pictou County
in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1836 to 1847 and from 1851 to 1855. Holmes then served in the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
from 1858 to 1867. Following Confederation, he was appointed by royal proclamation to the newly formed Canadian Senate
on 23 October 1867. A Conservative
, he represented the Senate district of Nova Scotia
until his death. He was the father of Nova Scotia premier Simon Hugh Holmes
.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
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He was born in Ross-shire
Ross-shire
Ross-shire is an area in the Highland Council Area in Scotland. The name is now used as a geographic or cultural term, equivalent to Ross. Until 1889 the term denoted a county of Scotland, also known as the County of Ross...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
in 1789 and came to Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Pictou County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It was established in 1835, and was formerly a part of Halifax County from 1759 to 1835. It had a population of 46,513 people in 2006, which represents a decline of 6.3 percent from 1991. It is the sixth most populous county in Nova...
with his family in 1803. Prior to Canadian Confederation
Canadian Confederation
Canadian Confederation was the process by which the federal Dominion of Canada was formed on July 1, 1867. On that day, three British colonies were formed into four Canadian provinces...
in 1867, he represented Pictou County
Pictou County, Nova Scotia
Pictou County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It was established in 1835, and was formerly a part of Halifax County from 1759 to 1835. It had a population of 46,513 people in 2006, which represents a decline of 6.3 percent from 1991. It is the sixth most populous county in Nova...
in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1836 to 1847 and from 1851 to 1855. Holmes then served in the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
The Legislative Council of Nova Scotia was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It existed from 1838 to May 31, 1928...
from 1858 to 1867. Following Confederation, he was appointed by royal proclamation to the newly formed Canadian Senate
Canadian Senate
The Senate of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the House of Commons, and the monarch . The Senate consists of 105 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister...
on 23 October 1867. A Conservative
Conservative Party of Canada (historical)
The Conservative Party of Canada has gone by a variety of names over the years since Canadian Confederation. Initially known as the "Liberal-Conservative Party", it dropped "Liberal" from its name in 1873, although many of its candidates continued to use this name.As a result of World War I and the...
, he represented the Senate district of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
until his death. He was the father of Nova Scotia premier Simon Hugh Holmes
Simon Hugh Holmes
Simon Hugh Holmes was a Nova Scotia politician, publisher and lawyer. He was the fourth Premier of Nova Scotia for ten years.Holmes was born in Springvale, Nova Scotia, in Pictou County...
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