A writ for the election of the 8th General Assembly of Nova Scotia was issued on October 21, 1799, returnable by December 23, 1799. The assembly convened on February 20, 1800, held six sessions, and was dissolved on May 28, 1806.
Sessions
Dates of specific sessions are under research.
Governor and Council
- Governor-in-Chief of British North America: Sir Robert Milnes
- Lieutenant Governor: Sir John Wentworth
Technically, Gov. Milnes was appointed not as governor general, but as Governor of the Canadas, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia (four simultaneous appointments). Since a governor only has power when actually in their jurisdiction, the three additional appointments were effectively meaningless, with Lt. Gov. Wentworth serving as acting governor.
The members of the Council are currently under research.
House of Assembly
Officers
- Speaker of the House:
- Richard John Uniacke of Queens County -resigned November 30, 1805.
- William Cottnam Tonge of Newport Township -elected November 30, 1805.
- Clerk of the House: James Boutineau Francklin
- Sergeant at Arms: Adolphus Veith -appointed March 10, 1790
Division of seats
The customary assignment of seats was continued: 4 seats assigned to Halifax County, 2 seats to the other counties and to Halifax Township, and 1 seat to the other townships, for a total of 39 seats.
Members
- Amherst Township
- Thomas Lusby -died February 10, 1801.
- Thomas Law Dickson -by-election, took seat February 26,1802.
- Thomas Lusby -died February 10, 1801.
- Annapolis County
- Annapolis Township
- Barrington Township
- John Sargent -took seat March 22, 1800.
- Cornwallis Township
- Cumberland County
- Digby Township
- Falmouth Township
- Granville Township
- Halifax County
- William Cottnam Tonge -declared not qualified February 28, 1800. (was also elected to Newport Township)
- Michael Wallace -by-election March 22, 1800, took seat March 26, 1800. Appointed to Council, April 23, 1803.
- William Lyon -by-election, took seat June 1, 1803.
- Edward Mortimer
- James Fulton
- Charles Morris (1759–1831)
- William Cottnam Tonge -declared not qualified February 28, 1800. (was also elected to Newport Township)
- Halifax Township
- William Cochran
- John George Pyke -declared invalid election March 14, 1800.
- Andrew Belcher -by-election, April 9, 1800, took seat April 16, 1800. Appointed to Council June 11, 1801.
- John George Pyke -by-election, took seat February 25, 1802.
- Hants County
- Horton Township
- Kings County
- Liverpool Township
- Londonderry Township
- Lunenburg County
- Lunenburg Township
- John Bolman -took seat February 27, 1800.
- Newport Township
- Onslow Township
- Queens County
- Richard John Uniacke -seat vacated November 30, 1805 go to England on personal business.
- James Taylor -died January 15, 1801.
- Snow Parker -by-election March 24, 1801, took seat June 22, 1801.
- Shelburne County
- George Gracie -took seat March 8, 1800, died November 25, 1805.
- James Cox -took seat March 8, 1800, died in 1805
- Jacob Van Buskirk -by-election, took seat November 30, 1805.
- Shelburne Township
- Colin Campbell -took seat March 22, 1800.
- Sydney County
- Joseph Marshall -took seat June 11, 1801.
- William Campbell -took seat June 18, 1801, seat declared vacant January 17, 1806, "Atty. Gen'l. of Cape Breton Island and has not attended for two sessions."
- Truro Township
- Windsor Township
- George Henry Monk -took seat March 10, 1800.
- Yarmouth Township
- Nathan Utley -took seat March 21, 1800. Died 1804, apparently did not attend 1802-1803.
- Samuel Sheldon Poole -by-election, took seat June 28, 1804.
- Nathan Utley -took seat March 21, 1800. Died 1804, apparently did not attend 1802-1803.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, members were elected at the general election, and took their seats at the convening of the assembly. By-elections are special elections held to fill specific vacancies. When a member is noted as having taking their seat on a certain date, but a by-election isn't noted, the member was elected at the general election but arrived late.
References
- David Allison; "History of Nova Scotia", Bowen, Halifax, 1916. Vol. 2
- Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). "Appendix A: Assembly Lists". The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 257-260. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
| Preceded by7th General Assembly of Nova Scotia | General Assemblies of Nova Scotia 1799–1806 |
Succeeded by9th General Assembly of Nova Scotia |