James Daniel Eisenhauer

James Daniel Eisenhauer (January 1, 1832 November 16, 1896) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1891 as a Liberal member.

James Daniel Eisenhauer
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Lunenburg
In office
1887–1891
Preceded byCharles Edwin Kaulbach
Succeeded byCharles Edwin Kaulbach
Personal details
Born(1832-01-01)January 1, 1832
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
DiedNovember 16, 1896(1896-11-16) (aged 64)
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political partyLiberal

Early life and education

He was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the son of German immigrants, and was educated there.

Career

Eisenhauer was a major exporter of fish to the West Indies. He was president of the Lunenburg Marine Association and treasurer for the Nova Scotia Wood Pulp and Paper Company. Eisenhauer represented Lunenburg County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1867 to 1878; he was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1878. After serving one term in the House of Commons, Eisenhauer was unsuccessful in the 1891 general election.

Personal life

In 1859, he married Mary Ann Begg.

References

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