Ritchie Sir William Johnstone 1813-1892 Born In Annapolis Nova


Scotia. Educated at Pictou Academy, Nova Scotia. In 1838 called to the

bar of New Brunswick; in 1846-1851 member for St. John in the

Legislative Assembly, and in 1854-1855 appointed to the Executive

Council. In 1855 became puisne judge of the Supreme Court of New

Brunswick; in 1865 chief-justice of New Brunswick; and in 1875 puisne

judge of the Supreme Court of Canada. Appointed chief-justice of Canada,

1879; knighted, 1881. =Index=: (Tilley era) Elected for St. John County, 10,

12-13; afterwards chief-justice of Canada, 13; moves amendment to

address, 18; condemns the government, 22; resigns his seat, 24; returned

for St. John County, 30; and surveyor-general question, 33; made

chief-justice, New Brunswick, 94. =Bib.=: Dent, Can. Por.



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