Henry d'Entremont explained

Henry d'Entremont
Birth Date:28 February 1859
Birth Place:Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia
Death Place:Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia
Office:MLA for Yarmouth County
Term Start:1916
Term End:1920
Predecessor:Howard William Corning
Successor:Amédée Melanson
Party:Liberal
Occupation:merchant

Henry Thomas d'Entremont (February 28, 1859  - March 30, 1920) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1916 to 1920 as a Liberal member.

Early life

He was born in Lower East Pubnico, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of George David d'Entremont and Catherine Murphy. His grandfather was Simon d'Entremont, the first Acadian elected to a legislative assembly in North America.

Career

He opened a general store in Lower East Pubnico in June 1883; he also shipped mackerel, lobster, halibut and blueberries for sale in the United States.[1] D'Entremont married Sophia LeBlanc.

Death

He died in office in Lower East Pubnico at the age of 61.

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.argylecourthouse.com/Archives/Business_Records/HenrydEntremont_General_Store/Administrative_History.php Henry T. d'Entremont fonds, Argyle Township Court House Archives