John Valentine Nugent facts for kids

John Valentine Nugent (born 1796, died 1874) was an important person in Newfoundland. He was born in Ireland. John Nugent worked as a teacher, a journalist, and a politician. He helped make laws in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. He represented areas like Placentia and St. Mary's and St. John's. He passed away in St. John's in 1874.

Early Life of John Nugent

John Valentine Nugent was born in Waterford, Ireland. He married Ellen Maria Creedon. In 1833, he moved to St. John's, Newfoundland. He was invited by Bishop Michael Anthony Fleming. The Bishop helped many people from Ireland move to Newfoundland.

When John Nugent arrived in St. John's, he opened his own private school. His sick mother and his wife's sister, Sister Marianne, also traveled with them to Newfoundland.

John Nugent's Career

John Nugent was elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly in 1836. This was like being chosen to help make rules for the area. However, the election results were not accepted at first. He was elected again in 1837.

Nugent also worked as a lawyer for the Newfoundland Assembly. In 1837, he became the owner of a newspaper called the Newfoundland Patriot. Later, he became the editor for other newspapers. These included the Newfoundland Vindicator in 1840 and the Newfoundland Indicator.

In 1844, John Nugent was chosen to be an inspector of schools. This meant he checked on schools to make sure they were doing well. He also helped start the St. John's Academy in 1845. He taught there from 1845 to 1856.

He tried to be elected again in 1848 but did not win. From 1856 to 1871, he served as a sheriff for the Central District. A sheriff is a public official who helps keep law and order.