Peter Mitchell by Kay-lee Cox-McDonald https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i en-us 2024-04-26 14:15:57 UTC 2024-04-26 20:09:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Birth kcoxmcdonald12 https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971302885 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.

]]> 2024-04-26 14:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971302885 Childhood kcoxmcdonald12 https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971304780 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.

]]> 2024-04-26 14:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971304780 Family kcoxmcdonald12 https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971305957 Peter was married to Isabella Carvell in 1853 and they had only one daughter, Blanche G. Mitchell.

]]> 2024-04-26 14:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971305957 Career outside of politics kcoxmcdonald12 https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971307587 Peter alongside his brother-In-Law, John Haws, ran a ship building company from 1853-1861.



]]> 2024-04-26 14:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971307587 Early political career kcoxmcdonald12 https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971311036 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).


]]> 2024-04-26 14:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971311036 Involvement in Confederation kcoxmcdonald12 https://padlet.com/kcoxmcdonald12/963rpj9owugj7p1i/wish/2971315635 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).



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