About Henry Bliss
Lived 1797 – 1873 (aged 76). Henry Bliss was a lawyer.
Henry Bliss (24 April 1797 – 31 July 1873) was the son of Jonathan Bliss, a chief justice of New Brunswick, and was, variously, an author, a lawyer, and a provincial agent for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Henry and his brother William were educated at King's College, Nova Scotia. After graduation, his father had him appointed a clerk of the courts in New Brunswick. He lost this patronage appointment after his father's death and went to England where he became a lawyer. On his return to Canada, he was the provincial agent for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia which was an advocacy position for the provincial assemblies and the Colonial Office.
He died in London on 31 July 1873 and was buried on the west side of Highgate Cemetery.
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Who was Henry Bliss?
author, lawyer and provincial agent for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
When was Henry Bliss born?
Henry Bliss was born on 24 April 1797.
When did Henry Bliss die?
Henry Bliss died on 31 July 1873.
What was Henry Bliss's occupation?
Henry Bliss was a lawyer.
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