Shibley, Jacob

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Shibley
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Jacob Shibley (October 31, 1778 – November 11, 1869) was a gentleman farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1834 to 1836 as a Reformer.
    • He was born in the Thirteen Colonies, the son of John Shibley, a loyalist who served with Jessup’s Loyal Rangers. Shibley settled in Portland Township. Shibley married Catherine Daly. He served in the militia during the War of 1812 and was a justice of the peace for the Midland District. He also advocated for free universal healthcare.
    • His nephew Schuyler Shibley was a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
  • Son of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=7586
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196778879/jacob-shibley