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Stephen West (Nova Scotia politician)

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Stephen West (ca 1724 – January 8, 1771) was an American-born political figure in Nova Scotia. He was born in Tisbury, Massachusetts, the son of Abner West and Jane Cottle.

He represented Cornwallis Township in the 3rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1761 to 1764. His seat was declared vacant on April 3, 1764 due to illness.[1] West also served as a justice of the peace for King's County.

References

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  • A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. 1958.
  1. ^ Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 244&230. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.