Annand, William

(1808-1892). Born in Halifax County. Entered the Nova Scotia A embly as one of the members for Halifax, 1836; financial secretary in Howe's ministry, 1860-1863. An active opponent of Confederation. Formed the first Anti-Confederate or repeal government in Nova Scotia, 1867; retired in 1874 to accept the position of immigration agent at London, where he died. Index : H Elected to represent Halifax in Nova Scotia Legislature, as Joseph Howe's colleague, 1836, 29; a umes control of Nova Scotian , 74-75; publishes Morning Chronicle , 75; advocates central non-sectarian college for Nova Scotia, 82; becomes financial secretary of province, 169; Wm. Miller brings action against for libel, 188; goes to London, 1866, as Anti-Confederate delegate, 192; becomes head of Nova Scotia government, 202; member of repeal delegation to London, 1868, 204; turns against Howe, 208, 209, 217; receives vote of thanks from Nova Scotia Legislature, 218. Bib. : Campbell, History of Nova Scotia ; Saunders, Three Premiers of Nova Scotia .