About Peter Gavin
Lived 1847 – 1931 (aged 83). Peter Gavin was a Canadian politician.
Peter Gavin (October 15, 1847 – February 22, 1931 ) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1879 to 1883 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Tignish, Prince Edward Island, the son of Michael Gavin, an Irish immigrant. He was educated in Tignish. In 1876, he married Anastasia Ryan. Gavin served as a member of the Executive Council. He lived in Alberton.
He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1883. He was the co-owner of a general store and owned a lobster factory. Gavin died in Duluth, Minnesota at the age of 83.
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Canadian politician (1847-1931)
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Peter Gavin was born on 15 October 1847.
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Peter Gavin died on 12 February 1931.
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Peter Gavin was a politician.
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Peter Gavin was Canadian.
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