Thomas Knight (Newfoundland politician)

Thomas Knight was a politician in Newfoundland. He represented the district of Twillingate–Fogo in the House of Assembly from 1855 to 1869. His son, Michael T. Knight, was an MHA on numerous occasions and, at one point, Solicitor General.[1][2][3][4]

Thomas Knight
Member of the House of Assembly for Twillingate–Fogo
In office
1855–1869
Serving with W. H. Ellis (1855–1858)
William Whiteway (1858–1869)
Preceded byGeorge Henry Emerson
Succeeded byCharles Duder
Smith McKay
Personal details
PartyConservative

References

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  1. Smallwood, Joseph R.; Poole, Cyril F.; Cuff, Robert, eds. (1991). "Knight, Michael Thomas". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. 3. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: Harry Cuff Publications Ltd. p. 188. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  2. Smallwood, Joseph R.; Pitt, Robert D. W., eds. (1981). "1855 general election". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. 1. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: Newfoundland Book Publishers (1967) Ltd. p. 685. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  3. "Roll of Members Sixth General Assembly" (PDF). assembly.nl.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
  4. "Roll of Members Ninth General Assembly" (PDF). assembly.nl.ca. Retrieved 2026-05-27.