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Andrew Belcher

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Birthplace: Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death: November 17, 1841 (78)
Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France
Place of Burial: Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France
Immediate Family:

Son of Jonathan Belcher, 1st Chief Justice of Nova Scotia and Abigail Belcher
Husband of Marianne Belcher and Marianne Belcher
Father of Admiral Edward Belcher; Alexander Brymer Belcher; Frederick William Belcher; John Douglas Belcher; Andrew Herbert Belcher and 7 others
Brother of Joseph Belcher; Jonathan Belcher; Gilbert Jonathan Belcher; Mary-Emila-Elizabeth Jennison; Abigail Belcher and 2 others

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About Andrew Belcher

Andrew Belcher (July 22, 1763 – November 17, 1841) was a merchant, politician and justice of the peace from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Belcher's father, Jonathan Belcher was Nova Scotia’s chief justice from 1754 to 1776. He died when Andrew was young and his life was influenced by Alexander Brymer[1], a prominent Scottish-born businessman located in Halifax.

Belcher had many years as an important part of the Nova Scotia business and political community. After retiring to England he suffered serious financial setbacks due to some questionable investments and a recession. He died nearly destitute in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.

One son, Edward Belcher brought some positive recognition to the family name as leader of an Arctic expedition to search for Sir John Franklin.

Source: Wikipedia contributors, 'Andrew Belcher (merchant)', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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1763
July 22, 1763
Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
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February 27, 1798
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Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse
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NS, Canada
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