Henry d'Entremont

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Henry d'Entremont
MLA for Yarmouth County
In office
1916–1920
Preceded byHoward William Corning
Succeeded byAmédée Melanson
Personal details
Born(1859-02-28)February 28, 1859
Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia
DiedMarch 30, 1920(1920-03-30) (aged 61)
Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia
Political partyLiberal
Occupationmerchant

Henry Thomas d'Entremont (February 28, 1859 – March 30, 1920) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1916 to 1920 as a Liberal member.

Early life

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He was born in Lower East Pubnico, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of George David d'Entremont and Catherine Murphy. His grandfather was Simon d'Entremont, the first Acadian elected to a legislative assembly in North America.

Career

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He opened a general store in Lower East Pubnico in June 1883; he also shipped mackerel, lobster, halibut and blueberries for sale in the United States.[1] D'Entremont married Sophia LeBlanc.

Death

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He died in office in Lower East Pubnico at the age of 61.

References

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  • A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)