Charles Edwin Kaulbach (July 13, 1834 – May 25, 1907) was a merchant, ship owner and political figure in

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, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the

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from 1878 to 1882, from 1883 to 1887 and from 1891 to 1904 as a

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member.

Early life and education

He was born in

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, the son of John H. Kaulbach, who was high sheriff for Lunenburg, and Sophia Fredericka Newman. He was educated in Lunenburg.

Career

Kaulbach was a lieutenant-colonel in the militia and also served as high sheriff for Lunenburg. He was also a director of the Lunenburg Marine Insurance Company. He was defeated in the 1882 general election but won a subsequent by-election held in 1883 after the election results were appealed. Kaulbach was defeated in bids for reelection in 1887 and 1904. He died in

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at the age of 72.

Personal life

His older brother

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served in the provincial assembly and the Senate of Canada.

Electoral record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kaulbach, Charles E 1834 births 1907 deaths Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Nova Scotia 19th-century members of the House of Commons of Canada 20th-century members of the House of Commons of Canada