Joseph Howe, PC (December 13, 1804 – June 1, 1873) was a ship builder and born the son of John Howe and Mary Edes at Halifax, Nova Scotia. In retrospect he is seen to be one of the Fathers of Canadian Confederation, even though he actually opposed the union. Wikipedia
HOWE , JOSEPH , journalist, politician, and public servant; b. 13Dec.1804 at the Northwest Arm in Halifax, N.S., son of John Howe and Mary Edes; d.1June1873 at government house in Halifax. www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=39171
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