Daniel Hanington was born on June 27, 1835 in Shediac, New Brunswick. His father, also named Daniel Hanington, who was a political figure in New Brunswick. He sat in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1834 to 1862 and was one of the...
After New Brunswick had three premiers in the space of its first decade, including one person twice, it was time for a bit more stability in the top office with the arrival of John James Fraser. Fraser was born on Aug. 1, 1829 in New Brunswick to...
As we delve into the first five premiers of New Brunswick, we begin with Andrew Rainsford Wetmore. Wetmore was born on Aug. 16, 1820 in Fredericton. His family was one of the most prominent in New Brunswick. His grandfather and great-grandfather...