Patrick Kough was an Irish

Ireland

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-born builder, architect and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented St. John's in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly

Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly

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 from 1832 to 1836.

Kough was born in County Wexford

County Wexford

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 and came to St. John's

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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 around 1804. In 1830-1, he built a court house and jail at Harbour Grace

Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador

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. Shortly afterwards, he replaced the roof of Government House in St. John's after it was blown away in a storm. In 1826, he became captain of the fire company in St. John's. Kough served as superintendent for public buildings in Newfoundland from 1834 to 1863. He was a member of the Legislative Council

Legislative Council of Newfoundland

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from 1860 to 1863. He also operated a farm near St. John's and served as president of the agricultural society. Kough died in St. John's in 1863.