Jacob Shibley

Jacob Shibley (October 31, 1778 November 11, 1869) was a gentleman farmer and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1834 to 1836 as a Reformer.

He was born in the Thirteen Colonies, the son of John Shibley, a loyalist who served with Jessup's Loyal Rangers. Shibley settled in Portland Township. Shibley married Catherine Daly.[1] He served in the militia during the War of 1812 and was a justice of the peace for the Midland District.

His nephew Schuyler Shibley was a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

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