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Person Holland, Augustus Edward Crevier
Description Farmer and Political Figure in Prince Edward Island

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Augustus Edward Crevier Holland (March 26, 1824 – 1919) was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1876 and from 1879 to 1886 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Tryon, Prince Edward Island, the son of Frederick B. Holland and grandson of Samuel Holland. Holland led a volunteer rifle company and served on the Board of Works. In 1858, he married the widow of Doctor James H. Conroy.
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He was opposed to PEI entering Confederaion