John Fillis was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia.
Career
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of John Fillis, and came to Nova Scotia around 1751. Fillis established a shipping business based in Halifax, with a branch in Boston. He also set up a distillery in Halifax.
Fillis was also a justice of the peace.
He died in office in Halifax.
Membership
He was a member of the 1st General Assembly of Nova Scotia and later represented Halifax County from 1768 to 1770, Barrington township from 1772 to 1785 and Halifax township from 1785 to 1792 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.