Jonathan Binney

Jonathan Binney (January 7, 1723/24 – October 8, 1807) was a merchant, judge and political figure in Nova Scotia.

He was born in Hull, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas Binney and Margaret Miller, and went into business in Boston.

[1] Jonathan Binney and Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres met the Mi'kmaw chiefs at Arichat, Nova Scotia, in 1761, and concluded a lasting peace.

Binney successfully brought his case against Legge before the Board of Trade in London and his debts were forgiven by the Nova Scotia assembly.

In 1784, Binney was accused of certifying New England fishermen as Nova Scotians so he could sell them fishing licenses.