Benjamin Belcher
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Benjamin Belcher
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Benjamin Belcher was a merchant, militia leader and political figure in Nova Scotia. He was victorious in the Battle off Cape Split during the American Revolution. He represented Cornwallis Township from 1785 to 1793 and King's County from 1793 to 1799 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. He was born in Gibraltar and came to Nova Scotia around 1760, settling at Cornwallis years later. In 1764, he married Sarah Post. Belcher operated a general store and was involved in the trade with the West In
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Canadian politician
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Belcher
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2024-01-19T19:53:57Z
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