Charles Dickson (merchant)
Charles Dickson was a merchant, shipbuilder, farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Onslow township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1785 to 1799.
He was born in New England and moved to King's County in Nova Scotia at a young age. In 1772, he married Amelia Bishop. Around the same time, Dickson settled in Onslow. He served as registrar of deeds for Colchester County from 1777 to 1796 and was also a justice of the peace. During a visit to the West Indies in 1796, he contracted yellow fever and died at Halifax on his return.
His sons Thomas, Robert and William became members of the provincial assembly. His daughter Elizabeth married Samuel George William Archibald. His daughter Eunice married John Chipman.
