Nathaniel Freeman (Nova Scotia politician)

Nathaniel Freeman (Nova Scotia politician)

Nathaniel Freeman (March 5, 1740 – June 17, 1795) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1780 to 1783.

He was born in Rochester, Massachusetts, the son of Samuel Freeman and Sophia Ford. Freeman married Charlotte Freeman in 1849. He was a sawmill operator and the senior partner in Samuel Freeman and Sons. He was elected to the assembly in a 1780 by-election held after the death of William Smith. Freeman's seat was declared vacant in 1783 for non-attendance. He died in Liverpool at the age of 55.

References

  • Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1984). Elliott, Shirley B. ed. The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: A biographical directory. Province of Nova Scotia. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.