About Samuel Rettie
Lived 1818 – 1883 (aged 64). Samuel Rettie was a Canadian politician.
Samuel Rettie (January 23, 1818 – January 20, 1883) was a merchant, shipbuilder and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1867, he spoke in favour of Canadian Confederation. He represented Colchester County from 1871 to 1874 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, the son of John Rettie and Christine Gallie. In 1859, he married Elmira Cox. Rettie was a justice of the peace. He died in Truro at the age of 64.
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Who was Samuel Rettie?
Canadian politician (1818-1883)
When was Samuel Rettie born?
Samuel Rettie was born on 23 January 1818 in Pictou.
When did Samuel Rettie die?
Samuel Rettie died on 20 January 1883 in Truro, Nova Scotia.
What was Samuel Rettie's occupation?
Samuel Rettie was a politician.
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Samuel Rettie was Canadian.
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