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Thomas Dickson

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Birthplace: Onslow, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death: February 13, 1855 (63)
Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Son of Charles Edward Dickson, Esq and Amelia Ann Dickson
Brother of Elizabeth Archibald

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About Thomas Dickson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Dickson_(Nova_Scotia_politician)
Thomas Dickson (July 8, 1791 – February 13, 1855) was a lawyer and political figure. He represented Sydney County from 1818 to 1836, Pictou County from 1838 to 1840 and Colchester County from 1841 to 1843 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.

Dickson was born in Onslow, Nova Scotia, the son of Charles Dickson and Amelia Bishop, migrants from Connecticut. He studied law with Samuel George William Archibald, his brother-in-law, and set up practice in Pictou in 1816. In 1818, Dickson married Sarah Ann Patterson. He was named registrar of probate in 1842. He also served as collector of impost and excise for Pictou district. He died in Pictou at the age of 63.

Thomas Dickson was a lawyer and politician in Nova Scotia. He was the tenth child of Connecticut emigrants Charles Dickson and Amelia Bishop. He studied law under his brother-in-law Samuel George William Archibald

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Thomas Dickson's Timeline

1791
July 8, 1791
Onslow, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1855
February 13, 1855
Age 63
Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada