Allan Moreash
Allan Rupert Moreash (January 29, 1857 – May 17, 1928) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1896 to 1897 as a Liberal member. His surname also appears as Morash.
Early life[]
He was the son of Charles Moreash and Sophia Eisenhauer.
Career[]
He was involved in trade with the West Indies. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1896 by-election held after John Drew Sperry resigned his seat to run for a seat in the House of Commons. Moreash was mayor of Lunenburg from 1907 to 1908. He died in Lunenburg at the age of 71.
Legacy[]
His former home, built by his cousins John and Joseph Morash in 1888, is now designated as a heritage property by the town of Lunenburg.[1]
References[]
- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)
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- 1857 births
- 1928 deaths
- Nova Scotia Liberal Party MLAs
- Mayors of places in Nova Scotia
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