Patrick Kough
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Patrick Kough (ca 1786 – 9 November 1863) was an Irish-born builder, architect and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented St. John's in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1832 to 1836.
History[edit]
Kough was born in County Wexford and came to St. John's around 1804. In 1830–1, he built a court house and jail at Harbour Grace. Shortly afterwards, he replaced the roof of Government House in St. John's after it was blown away in a storm. In 1826, he became captain of the fire company in St. John's. Kough served as superintendent for public buildings in Newfoundland from 1834 to 1863. He was a member of the Legislative Council from 1860 to 1863. He also operated a farm near St. John's and served as president of the agricultural society.
Death[edit]
Kough died in St. John's in 1863.
References[edit]
- O’Dea, Fabian (1976). "Patrick Kough". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
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