Augustus Stoneman
Augustus Stoneman | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth County | |
| In office 1900–1903 | |
| Preceded by | William Law |
| Succeeded by | George Sanderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1832 Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Died | April 10, 1905 (aged 73) Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Maria Richan |
| Residence | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Merchant |
Augustus Frederick Stoneman (April 2, 1832 – April 10, 1905) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1900 to 1903 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the son of Joseph Stoneman and Mary Lewis. In 1859, he married Maria D. Richan. Stoneman was a justice of the peace and served as mayor of Yarmouth in 1899. Stoneman was elected to the provincial assembly in a 1900 by-election held after William Law resigned his seat. He was named to the province's Legislative Council in 1903 and served until his death in Yarmouth at the age of 73.