Samuel Rettie

Samuel Rettie
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia for Colchester
In office
1871–1874
Personal details
Born(1818-01-23)January 23, 1818
Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedJanuary 20, 1883(1883-01-20) (aged 64)
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
PartyLiberal-Conservative
Spouse
Christine Gallie
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(m. 1859)​
Occupationmerchant, shipbuilder, 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.

Samuel Rettie is the Great-Great Uncle of Senator Jim Cowan.

References

  1. ↑ "New Annan Meeting". Morning Chronicle. 4 July 1867. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ↑ A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
  3. 1 2 Cowan, Mrs. Gordon (1966–1967), Notes on the Rettie family of Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie University Archives, File MS-2-173, SF Box 14, Folder 7, retrieved September 14, 2013