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Peter Mitchell was born on January 4, 1824, in Newcastle, a town located in the Miramichi region of New Brunswick, Canada. His birth marked the beginning of a life that would lead him to become a notable figure in Canadian history. His upbringing in this region influenced his view and his added value to the development of Canada's Confederation.

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He was the son of Peter Mitchell and Barbara Grant. His parents immigrated to New Brunswick from Scotland in 1818, his father was a hotel and tavern keeper. Peter Jr. was educated at Newcastle grammar school.

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Peter was married to Isabella Carvell in 1853 and they had only one daughter, Blanche G. Mitchell.

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Peter alongside his brother-In-Law, John Haws, ran a ship building company from 1853-1861.

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Canada’s Forgotten Father - Peter Mitchell - Giver on the River

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In 1864 Peter Mitchell, a lawyer, businessman, and politician from Newcastle, took his place among the group of individuals who came to be known as the Fathers of Confederation. After 1867, he would be heavily involved in the early governance of Canada, as the first Minister of Fisheries and later as an independent member of…

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He entered into politics in 1852 by election, advocating for responsible government and reduced salaries for public officials. He was defeated at the polls. This and his 1856 campaign marked the start of his notable career, which later included playing a key role in shaping Canada's Confederation.

Peter Mitchell (politician)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Apr. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mitchell_(politician).

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He lived a lonely life following the passing of his beloved wife in 1889. The years that followed by solitude as he struggled to find happiness again. In 1899, he passed away due to a seizure while alone in his hotel room.

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Peter Mitchell, premier of New Brunswick (1866–67), lawyer, shipbuilder (born 4 January 1824 in Newcastle, New Brunswick; died 25 October 1899 in Montréal, Q…

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Mitchell was one of the delegates at the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences on the 1860's. These conferences were the path for the joining of the provinces into one nation. His involvement was very important in establishing the new country of Canada.

(Peter Mitchell (politician)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Apr. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mitchell_(politician).