Richard Cunningham (Canadian politician)
Richard Cunningham (September 14, 1748 – October 20, 1823) was an Irish-born farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Yarmouth Township in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1779 to 1783.
Richard Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth township | |
| In office 1779–1783 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1748 Roscommon, Ireland |
| Died | October 20, 1823 (aged 75) Antigonish Harbour, Nova Scotia |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Day |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was born in County Roscommon. He married Elizabeth, the daughter of John Day, in 1775. He was elected to the assembly in a 1779 by-election held after James Monk left the province. Cunningham was named clerk for the assembly in 1783. He served as a justice of the peace for Hants County. Cunningham died in Antigonish Harbour at the age of 75.
His brother John and his son John also served in the assembly.
References
- Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1984). Elliott, Shirley B (ed.). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983: A biographical directory. Province of Nova Scotia. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
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