Henry S. LeBlanc (September 4, 1865 – September 4, 1946) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1897 to 1911 as a Liberal member.
Henry LeBlanc | |
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MLA for Yarmouth County | |
In office 1897–1911 | |
Preceded by | Albert A. Pothier |
Succeeded by | Howard Corning |
Personal details | |
Born | East Pubnico, Nova Scotia | September 4, 1865
Died | September 4, 1946 Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | (aged 81)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Agnes d'Entremont Theresa d'Eon |
Occupation | fish merchant |
Early life
editHe was born in East Pubnico, Nova Scotia, the son of Andrew LeBlanc and Marie Ann Pothier.
Career
editLeBlanc served as a member of the municipal council for Argyle. He was a member of the province's Executive Council from 1906 to 1911. He was named to the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia in 1920 and served until the Council was abolished in 1928. LeBlanc was Inspector of Old Age Pensions for Yarmouth County from 1933 until his death in 1946.
Death
editHe died in Yarmouth on September 4, 1946, at the age of 81.
Personal life
editHe was married twice: to Agnes d'Entremont in 1891 and later to Theresa A. d'Eon.
References
edit- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)