Edward James (politician)

Edward James (November 26, 1825 – October 15, 1909) was a millwright and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1878 to 1882 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

He was born and educated in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the son of Arthur James and Mary Ann Ernst. His grandfather, also named Edward James, also served as a member of the legislative assembly. In 1853, he married Eliza Lantz. James served as captain in the local militia. He lived at Mahone Bay. James ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1874. He died in Lunenburg at the age of 83.

References

• The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1879, CH Mackintosh
• A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)