Thomas Wyer
Canadian politician
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Thomas Wyer (1789 – December 23, 1848) was a political figure in New Brunswick.[1] He represented Charlotte in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1827 to 1840.
As of 1839-1842, Wyer was one of three commissioners of the lighthouses on Machias Seal Island, Campobello and at Saint Andrews.[2][3]
In 1837, he was involved in the incorporation of the Campobello Mill and Manufacturing Company.[4] In 1839 he was appointed commissioner of ensuring mail delivery to the Fundy Isles.[5]
He was the son of Thomas Wyer, a United Empire Loyalist who came to St. Andrews, New Brunswick from Falmouth (later Portland, Maine), and Joanna Pote daughter of Jeremiah Pote.[1] Wyer served as a justice in the Court of Common Pleas, as a lieutenant in the militia, as commissioner of wrecks and as a member of the board of education.[6] In 1840, Wyer was named to the Legislative Council of New Brunswick.[7]
His daughter Susan married George Dixon Street, who also represented Charlotte in the assembly.[8]