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Thomas Wyer

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Thomas Wyer (1789 – December 23, 1848) was a political figure in New Brunswick.[1] He represented Charlotte in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1827 to 1840.

He was the son of Thomas Wyer, a United Empire Loyalist who came to St. Andrews, New Brunswick from Falmouth (later Portland, Maine), and Joanna Pote.[1] Wyer served as a justice in the Court of Common Pleas, as a lieutenant in the militia, as commissioner of wrecks and as a member of the board of education.[2] In 1840, Wyer was named to the Legislative Council of New Brunswick.[3]

His daughter Susan married George Dixon Street, who also represented Charlotte in the assembly.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chest of drawers". Artefacts Canada. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
  2. ^ Sabine, Lorenzo (2009). Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution. Vol. 3. Applewood Books. p. 463. ISBN 978-1-4290-1953-8.
  3. ^ Journals of the House of Assembly of the Province of New Brunswick. New Brunswick. House of Assembly. 1840. p. 8.
  4. ^ "The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men Quebec and the Maritime provinces". 1881. p. 644.