Charles M. Franchville, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Charles M. Franchville

Politician, merchant, ship owner

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1856

Date of Death: 10-Sep-1900

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Charles Muller Francheville (February 24, 1856 – September 10, 1900) was a merchant, ship owner and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada.
He represented Guysborough County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1874 to 1878 as a Liberal member. He was born in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, the son of Edward H.
Francheville and Sarah Peart.
He was a ship's master for several years before becoming a merchant and shipper of goods.
Francheville was also a justice of the peace, a major in the militia and an agent for several insurance companies.
In 1868, he married Harriet Amelia Jost.
He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1874 by-election held after John Angus Kirk was elected to the House of Commons of Canada; Francheville was reelected in the general election held later that year.
In 1878, he was named to the province's Legislative Council.