About Mayhew Beckwith
Lived 1798 – 1871 (aged 72). Mayhew Beckwith was a Canadian politician.
Mayhew Beckwith (October 14, 1798 – April 7, 1871) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Cornwallis in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1841 to 1851.
He was born in Cornwallis Township, the son of Handley Beckwith and Catherine Newcomb. He married Eunice Rand in 1829. Beckwith served on the board of governors for Acadia College
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Canadian politician
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Mayhew Beckwith was born on 14 October 1798.
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Mayhew Beckwith died on 7 April 1871.
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