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James Hannay
1842–1910
A Canadian journalist, lawyer, and historian whose books helped shape how New Brunswick and Acadia were remembered. His writing blends political history with a strong sense of place and regional identity.
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Wilmot and Tilley
by James Hannay
About the author
Born in Richibucto, New Brunswick, on April 22, 1842, he was educated partly in Scotland before returning to New Brunswick as a young man. He trained in law, but journalism and historical writing became a major part of his working life, and he was active in Saint John newspaper circles.
He is best known for writing about the history and public life of the Canadian Maritimes. His books include The History of Acadia, The Story of Acadia, The Life and Times of Sir Leonard Tilley, Wilmot and Tilley, Ballads of Acadia, and History of New Brunswick. His work helped preserve stories of Acadian history, provincial politics, and prominent figures in New Brunswick.
He died in Saint John in January 1910. Remembered as a lawyer, editor, and writer, he left behind a body of work that still matters to readers interested in Atlantic Canadian history.