James Daniel Eisenhauer

James Daniel Eisenhauer
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Lunenburg
In office 1887–1891
Preceded by	Charles Edwin Kaulbach
Succeeded by	Charles Edwin Kaulbach
Personal details
Born	(1832-01-01)January 1, 1832 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Died	November 16, 1896(1896-11-16) (aged 64) Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political party	Liberal

James Daniel Eisenhauer (January 1, 1832 – November 16, 1896) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1891 as a Liberal member.

Early life and education

He was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the son of German immigrants, and was educated there.

Career

Eisenhauer was a major exporter of fish to the West Indies. He was president of the Lunenburg Marine Association and treasurer for the Nova Scotia Wood Pulp and Paper Company. Eisenhauer represented Lunenburg County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1867 to 1878; he was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1878. After serving one term in the House of Commons, Eisenhauer was unsuccessful in the 1891 general election.

Personal life

In 1859, he married Mary Ann Begg.

References

• James Daniel Eisenhauer – Parliament of Canada biography
• The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1889, JA Gemmill