John Yeamans (politician) explained

John Yeamans (c.1735 – 1824) was a political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Queen's in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1786 to 1816.

As a loyalist, he fled to New Brunswick from Dutchess County, New York in 1783.[1] He was also named in an 1817 will created by his son.[2]

Yeamans served as a magistrate for Queen's County until his death at the age of 89.

References

. Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution . 3 . Lorenzo Sabine . 463 . 978-1-4290-1953-8 . 2009.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Generation 1: Johnston Yeamans . icapgen.org . 2023-12-18.
  2. Web site: Provincial Archives of New Brunswick . 2023-12-18 . archives.gnb.ca.