Alfred Parker Welton
Alfred Parker Welton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Kings County | |
| In office May 21, 1890 – January 24, 1894 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1836 |
| Died | 1916/1917 |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | May Pierson; Bessie Young |
| Occupation | farmer, politician |
Alfred Parker Welton (July 15, 1836 – 1916/1917) was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Kings County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1890 to 1894 as a Liberal member. Welton was born in 1836 at Kingston, Nova Scotia to Sidney Welton and Isabel Morse. He married May Pierson on January 3, 1863, and later married Bessie Young on June 15, 1878. Welton served as a municipal councillor and was appointed to the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia on January 25, 1895, serving until his death. Welton died around 1916 or 1917.[1]
Welton unsuccessfully contested the 1886 Nova Scotia general election, and was successful in the 1890 Nova Scotia general election.[2]
References
- ^ Elliott, Shirley B., ed. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983: A Biographical Directory. Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-88871-050-5.
- ^ "Electoral History for Kings North" (PDF). nslegislature.ca. Nova Scotia Legislature. 2024.