Henry Callbeck, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Henry Callbeck

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1818

Date of Death: 29-Jan-1898

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Henry Callbeck

  • Henry John Callbeck (February 25, 1818 – January 29, 1898) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
  • He represented 2nd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1867 to 1876 as a Liberal member. He was born in Tryon, Prince Edward Island, the son of Philip M.
  • Callbeck and the grandson of Phillips Callbeck.
  • He married Charlotte A.
  • Robertson in 1849.
  • Callbeck served as governor for Prince of Wales College and was president of the Mutual Fire Assurance Company.
  • He served as treasurer for the city of Charlottetown from 1865 to 1867.
  • Callbeck was a member of the province's Executive Council from 1867 to 1870. Callbeck operated a general store and built ships at Tryon from 1840 to 1851.
  • He moved to Charlottetown in 1851 and opened a store there, mainly buying and selling wool from sheep raised on the island.
  • He was also an agent for the woollen mills at Tryon, which were later purchased by the Stanfield family.
  • Callbeck was also a justice of the peace, sheriff for Queens County and was treasurer for the city of Charlottetown from 1856 to 1867.
  • He served as a governor for Prince of Wales College and was president of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
  • He died in Charlottetown at the age of 79.His brother was the great-great-grandfather of Catherine Callbeck.

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