John Hawkins Anderson (1805 – December 24, 1870) was a member of the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia,[1] and then a member of the Senate of Canada. A Liberal, he was appointed to the Senate on October 23, 1867 by a royal proclamation of Queen Victoria following Canadian Confederation earlier that year. He represented the senatorial division of Nova Scotia until his death.

John Hawkins Anderson
Senator for Nova Scotia
In office
October 23, 1867 – December 24, 1870
Member of the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia
Personal details
Born1805 (1805)
DiedDecember 24, 1870(1870-12-24) (aged 64–65)
Political partyLiberal

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