Halliburton, John Croke

(1806-1884)

   Eldest son of Sir Brenton Halliburton, chief-justice of Nova Scotia. Called to the bar, 1829; appointed deputy-clerk of the Legislative Council, 1830, and clerk, 1838. In early life challenged Joseph Howe to a duel, but neither of the duellists injured.

   Index: H Challenges Joseph Howe, 236; the duel, 236-244.