Pettes, Nathaniel

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Pettes
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Nathaniel Pettes (April 21, 1816 – October 20, 1889) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Brome in the House of Commons of Canada from 1874 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
    • He was born in Brome Township, Lower Canada, the son of Charles Pettes and Desire West. In 1844, he married Narcissa Ferrand. Pettes was a general merchant in Brome. He was a school commissioner and secretary-treasurer for the municipal council. Pettes also served as warden for Brome County and was a director of the South Eastern Railway and the Canada Central Railway. Pettes died in Knowlton, Quebec at the age of 73.
    • The Pettes Memorial Library, the first free rural public library in Quebec, was built in 1893 by Pettes’ wife Narcissa in his memory.
  • Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=6575
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