Stephen Tobin
Stephen Tobin (1836 – October 10, 1905) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Halifax in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1874 as a Liberal member.[1]
He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of Thomas S. Tobin and grandson of Michael Tobin. He was educated in England. Tobin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Nova Scotia Assembly in 1867.[2] In 1868, he married Katharine Grey. Tobin served as mayor of Halifax from 1867 to 1870 and from 1878 to 1881.[1] He was Danish consul at Halifax. Tobin also served as a commissioner of public schools.[2] He died in Montreal at the age of 69.[3]
1872 Canadian federal election: Halifax | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | Elected | ||||
Liberal–Conservative | William Johnston Almon | 2,528 | 25.55 | |||||
Liberal | Stephen Tobin | 2,486 | 25.12 | |||||
Independent Liberal | Patrick Power | 2,452 | 24.78 | |||||
Independent | Alfred Gilpin Jones | 2,430 | 24.56 | |||||
Total valid votes | 9,896 | 100.00 |
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