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Herbert and young LPD Tilley lived with their parents at Government House. The vast spaces of the mansion must have seemed palatial and cavernous to the young boys.

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Photograph: Leonard Percy Dewolfe Tilley and Herbert Chipman Tilley
c. 1875
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
New Brunswick Museum

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As Lieutanant Governor, Samuel Leonard Tilley received numerous honours, including the naming of a New Brunswick built ship, the Governor Tilley. This 1420-ton ship was built by Cruickshank & Pittfield, Saint John, and launched in 1875.

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Painting: Governor Tilley
1892
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
Webster Museum Foundation purchase, 1953
New Brunswick Museum

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The novelty of the ceremonial position and grand lifestyle worn thin after a few years. Although his official position prevented him from a more active role, Tilley held private opinions and began to long for the freedom to engage in the political process once again.

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Photograph: Samuel Leonard Tilley
c. 1880
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
New Brunswick Museum

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Little is known about how the Tilleys furnished Government House, however they had access to some of the most elegant craftsmen of the time in Saint John and Fredericton. This chair belonged to the Tilley Family and may have been used at Government House.

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Chair belonging to Tilley Family
c. 1860
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
Gift of Alice Tilley MacKeen, 1975
Queens County Historical Society & Museum Inc.

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This lounge sofa was made by Emery, Saint John, about 1870 and may have also been used at Government House.

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Sofa belonging to Tilley Family
c. 1870
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
Gift of Alice Tilley MacKeen, 1975
Queens County Historical Society & Museum Inc.

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This elegant lamp from the Tilley Family probably graced a sitting or dressing room table in Alice Tilley's suite.

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Lamp belonging to Tilley Family
c. 1880
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
Gift of Alice Tilley MacKeen, 1975
Queens County Historical Society & Museum Inc.

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Alice Chipman Tilley was not content to be a typical politician's wife of the 19th century. While she dutifully fulfilled the traditional role of hostess, she also actively engaged the community around her. Health, education and other social welfare causes were her particular concern. Sharing the temperance sensibilities of her husband, she also banned alcohol from the Governor's table when entertaining.

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Photograph: Lady Alice Tilley
c. 1890
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Credits:
New Brunswick Museum