George Gracie

George Gracie (c. 1747 – November 25, 1807[1]) was a Scottish-born merchant, shipowner and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Shelburne County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1798 to 1806.[2]

He emigrated to Boston, later moving as a loyalist to Nova Scotia. Gracie married Ann Marie Campbell on 8 June 1803. He was co-owner with James Cox of the privateer ship Nelson.[2] Gracie, who was blind, was involved in the whaling industry until Great Britain revoked the colony's whaling privileges. He died by drowning while travelling between Shelburne and Halifax.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "The Loyalist Link: The Forest and The Sea". Community Memories. Shelburne County Museum. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 259&84. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.


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