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Joseph Howe


 

The Honourable Joseph Howe, PC (December 13, 1804 ? June 1, 1873) was born the son of John Howe and Mary Edes at Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is one of the Fathers of Canadian Confederation.

Railway Promotion

In 1854, he resigned as the provincial secretary in order to head a bi-partisan railway commission. He eventually succeeded in completing lines from Halifax to Windsor and Truro.

Related Topics:
Halifax - Windsor - Truro

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