John K. Ryerson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
About John K. Ryerson
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- Ryerson (July 16, 1820 – December 17, 1890) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
- He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1867 to 1871 and from 1872 to 1874 as a Liberal member. He was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, the son of Stephen D.
- Ryerson, and was educated there and in Yarmouth.
- He went to sea at the age of seventeen, later becoming a ship owner.
- In 1843, he married Abby Shaw.
- With his business partner Nathan Moses of Yarmouth, Ryerson was involved in trade with the West Indies.
- He was also a member of the board of governors for Yarmouth Seminary and a director of the Atlantic Marine Insurance Company.
- Ryerson served as a captain in the Yarmouth Naval Brigade and was also a justice of the peace.
- He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1871 but was elected again in an 1872 by-election held after William H.
- Townsend resigned his seat due to poor health.
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