Thomas Locke Explained

Thomas Locke
Office:Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Stanstead
Successor:John Thornton
Term Start:1867
Term End:1875
Birth Date:16 June 1824
Birth Place:Barnston, Lower Canada
Death Place:Barnston, Quebec
Party:Conservative

Thomas Locke (June 16, 1824  - January 27, 1884) was a farmer and political figure. He represented Stanstead in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1875 as a Conservative.

He was born in Barnston, Lower Canada, the son of Levi Locke and Sally Clement, both natives of New Hampshire.[1] Locke was a captain in the militia and was mayor of Barnston in 1864 and 1865. He also served as school commissioner and justice of the peace. In 1846, he married Lydia E. Howard. Locke was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1875. He died in Barnston at the age of 59.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=880 Forests and clearings : the history of Stanstead County, Province of Quebec (1872)