Stephen Tobin (1836 – October 10, 1905) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented Halifax in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1874 as a Liberal member.[1]

Stephen Tobin
Source: Library and Archives Canada

He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of Thomas S. Tobin and grandson of Michael Tobin. He was educated in England. Tobin ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Nova Scotia Assembly in 1867.[2] In 1868, he married Katharine Grey. Tobin served as mayor of Halifax from 1867 to 1870 and from 1878 to 1881.[1] He was Danish consul at Halifax. Tobin also served as a commissioner of public schools.[2] He died in Montreal at the age of 69.[3]

1872 Canadian federal election: Halifax
Party Candidate Votes % Elected
Liberal–Conservative William Johnston Almon 2,528 25.55 Green tickY
Liberal Stephen Tobin 2,486 25.12 Green tickY
Independent Liberal Patrick Power 2,452 24.78  
Independent Alfred Gilpin Jones 2,430 24.56  
Total valid votes 9,896 100.00
Source: Canadian Elections Database[4]

References

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  2. ^ a b The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1873)
  3. ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
  4. ^ Sayers, Anthony M. "1872 Federal Election". Canadian Elections Database. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024.