Martin Gay Black
Canadian businessman
About Martin Gay Black
Lived 1786 – 1861 (aged 74).
Martin Gay Black (19 November 1786 – 26 October 1861) was the son of William Black, who was the founder of the Methodist congregation in Nova Scotia.
Martin Black was raised in a home dedicated to the evangelical religious practices of Methodism. He became a successful businessman and moved into banking. He was a founding partner of the Halifax Banking Company and eventually its president. He was a powerful and distinguished member of the community and also furthered the influence of the Methodist movement in Nova Scotia.
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Who was Martin Gay Black?
Canadian businessman
When was Martin Gay Black born?
Martin Gay Black was born on 19 November 1786.
When did Martin Gay Black die?
Martin Gay Black died on 26 October 1861.
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