John Joseph Marshall
John Joseph Marshall (October 1807 – October 25, 1870) was a merchant and politician in Nova Scotia. He represented Guysborough County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly during three periods: 1840–1847, 1850–1859, and 1867–1870. He served as financial secretary from 1857 to 1860 and as Speaker of the Assembly from 1867 to 1870. Born in Guysborough, he was the son of Joseph H. Marshall and was educated in Sackville. He ran a general store and served as a justice of the peace. Marshall married Esther Maria Ballaine in 1835. He opposed Confederation. He died in Glenkeen, Manchester Township, Nova Scotia, while still in office. His uncle John George Marshall also served in the province’s assembly.
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