William Bruce Almon

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25^th Oct 1784 - 12^th Jul 1840

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Biography

William Bruce Almon, physician and politician of Nova Scotia, co-awardee with his brother Mather Byles Almon, brother-in-law James William Johnston and Lewis Johnston (all q.v.), probably as executors of John Johnson (q.v.).

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 25/10/1784 to William James Almon and Rebecca Byles. Attended Edinburgh University 1806-1809 then returned to Nova Scotia where he worked as a doctor. Married Laleah Peyton Johnston in Nova Scotia, 29/01/1814. Appointed to the Legislative Council in 1838. Died 12/07/1840 of typhus, age 52.

Sources

T71/865 St Andrew claim no. 494 (Mount Salus).

Colin D. Howell, Entry for William Bruce Almon in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: http://www.biographi.ca/EN/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=3214 [accessed 06/07/2012].

Further Information

Absentee?

British/Irish

Spouse

Laleah Peyton Johnston

School

Kings College, Windsor

University

Edinburgh [1806-1809 ]

Occupation

Physician and politician

Associated Claims (1)

Legacies Summary

Imperial (2)

Member of the legislative council

Canada: Nova Scotia including Cape Breton Island

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Canada: Nova Scotia including Cape Breton Island

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Physician. Used his various medical positions and political clout to improve the standard of medical treatment in Nova Scotia, particularly that of the...

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Colin D. Howell, Entry for William Bruce Almon in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: <a...