Rufus Smith
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Rufus Smith (November 19, 1766 - November 15, 1844) was a physician
and politician
in the British colonial
Province of New Brunswick
, Canada
.
Born in Stamford
in the Colony of Connecticut
, after the American Revolutionary War
his Loyalist family emigrated to New Brunswick
, Canada
, settling in a rural area on the west bank of the Missaguash River
near the present-day town of Sackville
.
Trained in medicine, Dr. Rufus Smith had a large practice, serving the residents across the Isthmus of Chignecto
. In 1789, he married Elizabeth Dixon (1770-1859) of Sackville. They had five daughters and two sons. In 1817, he was elected to the 6th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
as a representative for the County of Westmorland
. He was the representative again in the 7th
and 8th Assemblies
, serving until 1827, then again in the 10th Assembly
from 1831 to 1834.
Rufus Smith died in 1844 and is buried in the Methodist Church cemetery at Point de Bute
. His daughter, Diana Gay Smith, married Lestock P. W. DesBrisay
, a businessman from Richibucto, New Brunswick
who would represent Kent County
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1856 to 1866.
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in the British colonial
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
Province of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Born in Stamford
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643, making it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England...
in the Colony of Connecticut
Connecticut Colony
The Connecticut Colony or Colony of Connecticut was an English colony located in British America that became the U.S. state of Connecticut. Originally known as the River Colony, it was organized on March 3, 1636 as a haven for Puritan noblemen. After early struggles with the Dutch, the English...
, after the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
his Loyalist family emigrated to New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, settling in a rural area on the west bank of the Missaguash River
Missaguash River
The Missaguash River is a small Canadian river that forms the southern portion of the inter-provincial boundary between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick on the Isthmus of Chignecto...
near the present-day town of Sackville
Sackville, New Brunswick
Sackville is a Canadian town in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.Mount Allison University is located in the town...
.
Trained in medicine, Dr. Rufus Smith had a large practice, serving the residents across the Isthmus of Chignecto
Isthmus of Chignecto
The Isthmus of Chignecto is an isthmus bordering the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia which connects the Nova Scotia peninsula with North America....
. In 1789, he married Elizabeth Dixon (1770-1859) of Sackville. They had five daughters and two sons. In 1817, he was elected to the 6th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
6th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
The 6th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 4, 1817 and 1819.The assembly sat at the pleasure of colonial administrator Harris William Hailes. George Stracey Smyth became Governor of New Brunswick in July 1817....
as a representative for the County of Westmorland
Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Westmorland County is located in southeastern New Brunswick, Canada. The county contains the fast-growing commercial centre of Moncton as well as its northern and eastern suburbs...
. He was the representative again in the 7th
7th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
The 7th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 3, 1820 and March, 1820.The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick George Stracey Smyth.William Botsford was chosen as speaker for the house....
and 8th Assemblies
8th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
The 8th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between January 30, 1821 and 1827.The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick George Stracey Smyth. Howard Douglas became Governor in 1824....
, serving until 1827, then again in the 10th Assembly
10th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
The 10th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick between February 7, 1831 and 1834.The assembly sat at the pleasure of the Governor of New Brunswick Sir Archibald Campbell.William Crane was chosen as speaker for the house....
from 1831 to 1834.
Rufus Smith died in 1844 and is buried in the Methodist Church cemetery at Point de Bute
Point de Bute, New Brunswick
Point de Bute is a community in Westmorland County in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada.Point de Bute is the birthplace of World War I flying ace, Albert Desbrisay Carter and the scientist Edwin Colpitts....
. His daughter, Diana Gay Smith, married Lestock P. W. DesBrisay
Lestock P. W. DesBrisay
Lestock Peach Wilson DesBrisay was a Canadian businessman and politician in the Province of New Brunswick. He was a descendant of Captain Théophile de la Cour DesBrisay whose Huguenot family fled religious persecution in France and settled in Dublin, Ireland.Lestock P. W...
, a businessman from Richibucto, New Brunswick
Richibucto, New Brunswick
Richibucto is a Canadian town in Kent County, New Brunswick.The town is situated on the Richibucto River where it discharges into the Northumberland Strait. The town takes its name from a Mi'kmaq term meaning "river of fire"....
who would represent Kent County
Kent County, New Brunswick
Kent County is located in east-central New Brunswick, Canada. The county features a unique blend of cultures including Mi'kmaq, Acadian and English Speaking Settlers...
in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1856 to 1866.