About Nathaniel Pettes
Lived 1816 – 1889 (aged 73). Nathaniel Pettes was a Canadian politician and merchant.
Nathaniel Pettes (April 21, 1816 – October 20, 1889) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Brome in the House of Commons of Canada from 1874 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Brome Township, Lower Canada, Pettes died in Knowlton, Quebec at the age of 73.
The Pettes Memorial Library, the first free rural public library in Quebec, was built in 1893 by Pettes' wife Narcissa in his memory.
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Who was Nathaniel Pettes?
Canadian politician (1816–1889)
When was Nathaniel Pettes born?
Nathaniel Pettes was born on 21 April 1816 in Brome.
When did Nathaniel Pettes die?
Nathaniel Pettes died on 20 October 1889 in Knowlton.
What was Nathaniel Pettes's occupation?
Nathaniel Pettes was a politician and merchant.
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Nathaniel Pettes was Canadian.
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