For the Midsomer Murders character see Tom Barnaby Thomas Barnaby (17 March 1841 – 23 March 1907) was a Micmac chief from the Eel Ground First Nation band near Newcastle, New Brunswick.
Despite a provision in the Indian Act of 1876 for elections, the traditional chief, John Julian, persevered until his death.
He was considered to have given enlightened leadership to the band and was often consulted by the district Indian superintendent after he had lost a subsequent election.
There is no written record from the band's point of view, but a large attendance at his funeral would give testament to his standing within the community.
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