Joseph MacDonald (politician)
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Joseph MacDonald was a political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. He represented Antigonish County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1867 to 1874 as a Liberal
member.
He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
and educated there. In 1867, he married Emily McDonald. MacDonald was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1874.
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...
, Canada. He represented Antigonish County 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 1867 to 1874 as a Liberal
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia
The Liberal Party of Nova Scotia is a political party in Nova Scotia, Canada.-Origins:The party is descended from the pre-Confederation Reformers in Nova Scotia who coalesced around Joseph Howe demanding the institution of responsible government...
member.
He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Antigonish is a Canadian town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous highland games in North America.-History:...
and educated there. In 1867, he married Emily McDonald. MacDonald was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1874.