George Gracie Explained

George Gracie ( - November 25, 1807) was a Scottish-born merchant, shipowner and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Shelburne County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1798 to 1806.[1]

He emigrated to Boston, later moving as a loyalist to Nova Scotia. Gracie married Ann Marie Campbell on 8 June 1803. He was co-owner with James Cox of the privateer ship Nelson.[1] Gracie, who was blind, was involved in the whaling industry until Great Britain revoked the colony's whaling privileges. He died by drowning while travelling between Shelburne and Halifax.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Elliott, Shirley B. . 1984 . The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory . Halifax . Province of Nova Scotia . 259&84 . 0-88871-050-X.
  2. Web site: The Loyalist Link: The Forest and The Sea . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928032509/http://www.museevirtuel.ca/pm.php?id=search_record_detail&fl=0&lg=Francais&ex=170&rd=78928&pf=1 . dead . September 28, 2011 . Community Memories . Shelburne County Museum.