James Daniel Eisenhauer

Who was James Daniel Eisenhauer?

James Daniel Eisenhauer was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Lunenburg in the Canadian House of Commons from 1887 to 1891 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the son of German immigrants, and was educated there. In 1859, he married Mary Ann Begg. 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.