Silas Tertius Rand Bill
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Queens
In office
1878–1882
Preceded byJames Fraser Forbes
Succeeded byJames Fraser Forbes
Personal details
BornSeptember 9, 1842
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
DiedDecember 1890
Unknown
NationalityBritish subject
Political partyConservative Party
Occupationmerchant, ship-owner, sculptor, politician

Silas Tertius Rand Bill (September 9, 1842 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia- 21 December 1890[1]) was a Nova Scotia born politician, merchant, ship-owner and glass sculptor. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1878 as a Member of the Liberal-Conservative Party to represent the riding of Queens. He assisted Peter Newsome with his work whilst visiting London, England.

He lived in Liverpool. Bill served as treasurer for Queens County. He never married.[2]

1878 Canadian federal election: Queens
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal–ConservativeSilas Tertius Rand Bill670
LiberalJames Fraser Forbes637

References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212287880/silas-t_r-bill
  2. Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.


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