8th General Assembly of Nova Scotia

A writ for the election of the 8th General Assembly of Nova Scotia was issued on October 21, 1799, returnable by December 23, 1799. The assembly convened on February 20, 1800, held six sessions, and was dissolved on May 28, 1806.

Sessions

Dates of specific sessions are under research.

Governor and Council

Governor-in-Chief of British North America: Sir Robert Milnes
*Lieutenant Governor: Sir John Wentworth

Technically, Gov. Milnes was appointed not as governor general, but as Governor of the Canadas, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Since a governor only has power when actually in their jurisdiction, the three additional appointments were effectively meaningless, with Lt. Gov. Wentworth serving as acting governor.
The members of the Council are currently under research.

House of Assembly

Officers

Speaker of the House:
*Richard John Uniacke of Queens County -resigned November 30, 1805.
*William Cottnam Tonge of Newport Township -elected November 30, 1805.
Clerk of the House: James Boutineau Francklin
Sergeant at Arms: Adolphus Veith -appointed March 10, 1790

Division of seats

The customary assignment of seats was continued: 4 seats assigned to Halifax County, 2 seats to the other counties and to Halifax Township, and 1 seat to the other townships, for a total of 39 seats.

Members

Note: Unless otherwise noted, members were elected at the general election, and took their seats at the convening of the assembly. 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.