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Hamilton Dibble Jessup

1806 – 1892

Canadian physician

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About Hamilton Dibble Jessup

Lived 1806 – 1892 (aged 85–86). Hamilton Dibble Jessup was a Canadian politician.

Hamilton Dibble Jessup (May 2, 1806 – November 24, 1892) was a medical doctor, militiaman, and political figure in Canada West. He came from the founding family of Prescott, Ontario.

He was the son of Edward Jessup, Jr. and the grandson of Edward Jessup, a United Empire Loyalist. He studied medicine in Montreal and opened a practice in Prescott, Ontario. He served 10 terms as mayor of Prescott.

Jessup first joined the Grenville Militia in 1829 as an Ensign eventually rising to Captain, and commanded the Prescott Volunteer Battalion at the Battle of the Windmill in 1838. He raised and commanded the 1st Prescott Rifle Company in 1856 which later became the 56th Grenville Regiment of which was he Lieutenant-Colonel. He commanded the 56th Grenville Battalion during the Fenian Raids and was in overall command of Fort Wellington.

He represented Grenville in the 2nd Parliament of the Province of Canada. He was customs collector at Prescott from 1867 to 1885.

His older brother, Edward Jessup III, represented Grenville in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada.

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Who was Hamilton Dibble Jessup?

Canadian physician (1806–1892)

When was Hamilton Dibble Jessup born?

Hamilton Dibble Jessup was born on 2 May 1806 in Augusta.

When did Hamilton Dibble Jessup die?

Hamilton Dibble Jessup died in 1892.

What was Hamilton Dibble Jessup's occupation?

Hamilton Dibble Jessup was a politician.

What nationality was Hamilton Dibble Jessup?

Hamilton Dibble Jessup was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hamilton Dibble Jessup

· Wikidata: Q5644905

· DBpedia: Hamilton Dibble Jessup

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