About John Joseph Marshall
Lived 1807 – 1870 (aged 62–63). John Joseph Marshall was a Canadian politician and merchant.
John Joseph Marshall (October 1807 – October 25, 1870) was a merchant and politician in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Guysborough County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1840 to 1847, from 1850 to 1859 and from 1867 to 1870.
He was born in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, the son of Joseph H. Marshall, and was educated in Sackville. He ran a general store and also served as justice of the peace. Marshall married Esther Maria Ballaine in 1835. He was the province's financial secretary from 1857 to 1860. Marshall was opposed to Confederation. He served as speaker for the provincial assembly from 1868 to 1870.
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Canadian politician
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John Joseph Marshall was born in 1807 in Municipality of the District of Guysborough.
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John Joseph Marshall died on 25 October 1870 in Manchester.
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John Joseph Marshall was a politician and merchant.
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John Joseph Marshall was Canadian.
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