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Matthew Archibald

Nova Scotia politician (1745–1820) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Matthew Archibald (1745 January 18, 1820) was an Irish-born farmer, tanner and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Truro Township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1785 to 1799.[1]

He was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, the son of Samuel Archibald and Eleanor Taylor,[2] and came with his family to Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1757. The family moved to Nova Scotia five years later. In 1767, Archibald married Janet Fisher. He was named a justice of the peace and became coroner for Colchester District in 1786. He lived at Bible Hill; Archibald is believed to have given the town its name. Bible Hill continues to celebrate a festival in Archibald's honor yearly to commemorate his birthday. Archibald died in Truro.

His son Alexander Lackie Archibald also represented Truro in the assembly.[1]

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