William Rudolf
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William Rudolf was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
. He represented Lunenburg County
in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1826 to 1838.
He was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
, the son of John Christopher Rudolf and the grandson of one of Lunenburg's founders. He operated a store in Lunenburg and owned a number of ships which traded in goods from the West Indies. In 1824, he married Catherine Stevens . Rudolf served his community as justice of the peace
, postmaster, registrar of deeds and lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. He married Anna Matilda Oxner in 1833 after the death of his first wife. In 1838, he was named to the Legislative Council
, serving as a member until his death in Lunenburg at the age of 67. Although general conservative in politics, he supported measures in support of responsible government.
His widow, Anna Matilda Rudolf, served several years as postmaster for Lunenburg and died in 1886.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. He represented Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg County is a county located on the South Shore of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, It ranges from Hubbards to the east and Vogler's Cove to the west.-History:...
in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1826 to 1838.
He was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg , is a Canadian port town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia.Situated on the province's South Shore, Lunenburg is located on a peninsula at the western side of Mahone Bay. The town is approximately 90 kilometres southwest of the county boundary with the Halifax Regional Municipality.The...
, the son of John Christopher Rudolf and the grandson of one of Lunenburg's founders. He operated a store in Lunenburg and owned a number of ships which traded in goods from the West Indies. In 1824, he married Catherine Stevens . Rudolf served his community as justice of the peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
, postmaster, registrar of deeds and lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. He married Anna Matilda Oxner in 1833 after the death of his first wife. In 1838, he was named to the Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
The Legislative Council of Nova Scotia was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It existed from 1838 to May 31, 1928...
, serving as a member until his death in Lunenburg at the age of 67. Although general conservative in politics, he supported measures in support of responsible government.
His widow, Anna Matilda Rudolf, served several years as postmaster for Lunenburg and died in 1886.