Matthew Archibald

Matthew Archibald (1745 – January 18, 1820) was an Irish-born farmer, tanner and political figure in Nova Scotia.

He represented Truro Township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1785 to 1799.

[1] He was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, the son of Samuel Archibald and Eleanor Taylor,[2] and came with his family to Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1757.

Bible Hill continues to celebrate a festival in Archibald's honor yearly to commemorate his birthday.

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