An Act to divide the Western District of the Province of Canada, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847.

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 39
  • Year
    1847
  • Concepts
    Government Records
    Government Revenue
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    21
  • Description
    An act to divide the Western District into separate counties of Essex and Kent. The town of Chatham, once they build a gaol and court, will become Kent County and the town of West Tilbury will be Essex County. The act outlines how the new Kent County will operate.
  • Source
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