Uniacke Richard John 1753-1830 Born At Castletown County Cork
Ireland. Emigrated to the West Indies, 1773; went from there to
Philadelphia the following year; and induced by Moses Delesdernier, who
was interested in the settlement of certain lands near Fort Cumberland,
to come to Nova Scotia. In 1776 arrested as a sympathizer with the
rebellious colonists; pardoned, and returned to Ireland, where he
studied law. Returned to Nova Scotia in 1781, and admitted to the bar
the same year; appointed solicitor-general, 1782. Entered House of
Assembly as member for Sackville, 1783, and from the beginning took an
active part in public affairs. Chosen Speaker, 1789. Appointed
attorney-general, 1797, and held the office until the time of his death.
Again Speaker, 1799. Appointed to the Council, 1808. Died at Mount
Uniacke. =Bib.=: Power, Richard John Uniacke (N. S. Hist. Soc.
Coll., vol. 9); Murdoch, History of Nova Scotia.
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