Richard Hunt (politician)

For others of this name, see Richard Hunt (disambiguation).

Richard Hunt (December 15, 1832 – September 8, 1915) was a farmer, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Queens County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1890 to 1897 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Westfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, the son of Ephraim Hunt and Olivia Smith. In 1856, he married Mary Morse. He died in South Brookfield at the age of 82.

References

• A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)