John Slade
Merchant and politician in Newfoundland
About John Slade
Lived 1819 – 1847 (aged 27–28). John Slade was a Canadian.
John Slade (1819 – January 9, 1847) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Fogo in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1842 to 1847. Slade was elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly at the age of 23, the youngest person ever elected to that assembly. and is buried in the churchyard of the parish church - St James.
Inside the church is a memorial to the family
"Sacred to the memory of JOHN SLADE merchant of this town who died 9 January 1847 aged 28 years. Also of ROBERT STANDLEY SLADE who died at Fogo in the island of Newfoundland February 21st 1846 aged 23 years.
Also of ROBERT SLADE merchant and magistrate of this town, father of the above who died 3 January 1864 aged 68 years. His remains with those of his eldest son are interred in the churchyard near this place."
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Who was John Slade?
merchant and politician in Newfoundland
When was John Slade born?
John Slade was born in 1819.
When did John Slade die?
John Slade died in 1847.
What nationality was John Slade?
John Slade was Canadian.
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