ThomasHeathHaviland, born in Charlottetown November 13, 1822, was brought up in a political atmosphere; his father had been in politics longer than the son could remember.
Haviland was not at the Charlottetown meeting, but he and Whelan were the two additional representatives in the larger delegation sent to Quebec.
Haviland was one of three commissioners who succeeded in arranging the better terms that brought the Island into the confederation fold in 18 7 3.
Haviland was to be a leading actor throughout the decade.
Haviland, as before an outspoken participant in the discussions, was sympathetic towards the bishops demands.
Haviland, in the past a tory and Biblican who was not averse to government grants to separate schools, now joined with the Liberal Free Schoolers Louis Henry Davies* and Alexander Laird in a campaign against the Denominationalists led by J. Pope.
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