A writ for the election of the 6th General Assembly of Nova Scotia was issued on 21 October 1785, returnable by 1 December 1785.
The assembly convened on 5 December 1785, held seven sessions, and was dissolved on 22 January 1793.
Since a governor only has power when actually in their jurisdiction, the three additional appointments were effectively meaningless, with Lt. Gov.
By-elections are special elections held to fill specific vacancies.
When a member is noted as having taking their seat on a certain date, but a by-election isn't noted, the member was elected at the general election but arrived late.