Shubael Dimock Explained

Shubael Dimock (c. 1753  - July 14, 1834) was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Newport Township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1793 to 1799 and from 1826 to 1830; later, he represented Hants County from 1799 to 1820.[1] [2]

Dimock was born in Mansfield, Connecticut, the son of Shubael Dimock and Eunice Marsh.[1] [2] Dimock moved to Nova Scotia with his father in 1759, where the elder Dimock moved to escape religious persecution because of his involvement in the Separate Baptists.[2] Like his father, Dimock also became a preacher; he also served as a magistrate.[1]

Dimock was married twice.[1] [2] [3] His first marriage, to Susan Macumber, produced six children.[2] [3] Shubael and Susan's fourth child, Ichabod, also served as a member of the provincial assembly.[1] [2] Dimock's second marriage, to Grace Irish, resulted in one son.[2] [3]

Dimock died in Newport at the age of 81.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958. Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958).
  2. Book: Marsters, Joseph Dimock. A Genealogy of the Dimock Family From The Year 1637. 1899. J.J. Anslow. 9780665349652.
  3. Web site: Dimock Genealogy . Dymock (Dimock) Family website (England, U.S.A., and Canada. With extensive information on the Royal Champions) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120322031130/http://www.dimock.ca/ . 2012-03-22 .