1770-1843

English
Born in Scotland, Carson came to Newfoundland as a physician in 1808, and became an ardent advocate of social and political reform. He was leader in the campaign for an elected legislature, established in 1832, and helped bring about the reform of landholding laws and the judicial system. He was elected to the Assembly in 1833 and became Speaker in 1837. Keenly interested in the economic self-determination of the colony he encouraged the development of its fisheries, agriculture and roads. Dr. Carson was appointed to the Executive Council in 1841 and served there until his death.

French

Né en Écosse, William Carson arriva à Terre-Neuve comme médecin en 1808 et devint une des figures dominantes de l'historie sociale et politique de la province. Il se fit le défenseur d'un corps législatif électif, établi en 1832, et de la réforme de lois foncières et du système judiciaire. Il fut élu à l'assemblée en 1833 et de devint Président en 1837. Préoccupé de l'auto-détermination de la colonie, en matière économique, il prêcha le développement des pêcheries, de l'agriculture et du réseau routier. Il fut nommé au Conseil exécutif en 1841.

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