Amos Edwin Botsford

Amos Edwin Botsford, PC (September 25, 1804 – March 22, 1894) was a Canadian farmer, judge, politician, and businessman.

The Hon. Amos Edwin Botsford
Member of the Legislative Council of New Brunswick
In office 1833–1866
Senator for New Brunswick, New Brunswick
In office October 23, 1867 – March 22, 1894
Appointed by	Royal Proclamation
Speaker of the Senate of Canada
In office June 3, 1872 – June 5, 1872
Preceded by	Joseph Édouard Cauchon
Succeeded by	Joseph Édouard Cauchon
In office February 16, 1880 – April 18, 1880
Preceded by	David Lewis Macpherson
Succeeded by	David Lewis Macpherson
Personal details
Born	(1804-09-25)September 25, 1804 Saint John, New Brunswick
Died	March 22, 1894(1894-03-22) (aged 89) Sackville, New Brunswick
Resting place	Fernhill Cemetery
Political party	Conservative
Relations	William Botsford, father

Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son of William Botsford, and moved with his family to Westcock in 1808. He was a justice of the peace and a senior judge for the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in Westmorland County. He served in the county militia, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Botsford was named to the province's Legislative Council, serving from 1833 to 1866; he also served as a member of the Executive Council from 1838 to 1840. He supported Confederation and, in 1867, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of New Brunswick. He served as speaker in 1872 and 1880. A Conservative member, he died in office in 1894. He is buried in Fernhill Cemetery.

Botsford also helped establish the New Brunswick and Prince Edward Railway Company in 1874 and served as its president. Lieutenant Colonel Botsford was the founding President of the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association in 1868.[1]