George Brightman

George Brightman

George Brightman (July 3, 1746 – April 21, 1786) was a political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Hants County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1783 to 1785.

He was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas Brighton and Judith Manchester. Brightman married Hannah Baker. He came from Rhode Island to settle in Newport township. Brightman served as a justice of the peace for Hants County. He was elected to the assembly in a 1783 by-election, the first election for Hants County. He died at the age of 39.

References

• Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1984). Elliott, Shirley B. ed. The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: A biographical directory. Province of Nova Scotia. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.

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