Jacob Shibley

Deceased Person

1778 – 1869

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Who was Jacob Shibley?

Jacob Shibley was a gentleman farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1834 to 1836 as a Reformer.

He was born in the Thirteen Colonies, the son of John Shibley, a loyalist who served with Jessup's Loyal Rangers. Shibley settled in Portland Township. Shibley married Catherine Daly. He served in the militia during the War of 1812 and was a justice of the peace for the Midland District.

His nephew Schuyler Shibley was a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

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Born
Oct 31, 1778
Died
Nov 11, 1869

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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