Amos Edwin Botsford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Amos Edwin Botsford

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 05-Sep-1804

Place of Birth: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Date of Death: 22-Mar-1894

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Amos Edwin Botsford

  • Amos Edwin Botsford, (September 5, 1804 – March 22, 1894) was a Canadian farmer, judge, politician, and businessman. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son of William Botsford, and moved with his family to Westcock in 1808.
  • He was a justice of the peace and a senior judge for the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in Westmorland County.
  • He served in the county militia, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
  • Botsford was named to the province's Legislative Council, serving from 1833 to 1866; he also served as a member of the Executive Council from 1838 to 1840.
  • He supported Confederation and, in 1867, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of New Brunswick.
  • He served as speaker in 1872 and 1880.
  • A Conservative member, he died in office in 1894.
  • He is buried in Fernhill Cemetery. Botsford also helped establish the New Brunswick and Prince Edward Railway Company in 1874 and served as its president.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Botsford was the founding President of the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association in 1868.

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