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About John S. Leighton
- John Stewart Leighton (November 8, 1835 – January 25, 1916) was a farmer, merchant and political figure in New Brunswick.
- He represented Carleton County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1874 to 1886 as a Liberal member. He was born in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, the son of James Leighton and Ann Stewart.
- Besides farming, Leighton also became involved in the lumber trade.
- In 1864, he married Amanda M.
- Collins; she died in 1875.
- He lived at Richmond from 1864 to 1873, served on the council for Carleton Council and operated the local post office.
- Leighton also served as a school trustee.
- In 1873, he moved to Woodstock, where he owned a store.
- Leighton also owned a store in Houlton, Maine.
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