Dunkin Christopher 1811-1881 Born In London England Educated At


the Universities of London and Glasgow. Emigrated to America; studied at

Harvard University, and for a time tutor of Greek in that institution.

Came to Canada about 1836, and engaged in newspaper work. Appointed

secretary to the Education Commission, 1838, and subsequently secretary

to the Post-office Commission. Assistant-secretary for Lower Canada,

1841-1847; called to the bar, 1846. Unsuccessfully contested the county

> of Drummond for a seat in the Legislative Assembly, 1844, but elected to

represent Drummond and Arthabaska, 1857. Defeated, 1861, but elected for

the county of Brome, 1862. Retained his seat until Confederation, when

elected by the same county to the House of Commons. At first an opponent

of Confederation, but afterwards a strong supporter. Provincial

treasurer of Quebec, 1867; entered the Dominion Cabinet as minister of

agriculture, 1869. Appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec,

1871; held office until his death. Name associated with the Canada

Temperance Act, better known as the "Dunkin Act." =Bib.=: Dent's Can.

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