Background
The son of James Tobin, a Halifax merchant, and Eleanor Lanigan, he was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but had moved to Newfoundland by 1828.
The son of James Tobin, a Halifax merchant, and Eleanor Lanigan, he was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but had moved to Newfoundland by 1828.
The new firm, James Tobin and Company, also became heavily involved in the seal fishery. In 1849, Tobin was named a special stipendiary and a customs inspector for Saint George"son However, he was unpopular and was removed from these posts in 1853.
In 1855, Tobin presented himself as a candidate for the Placentia and Saint Mary"s seat in the assembly.
However, he withdrew his candidacy after he was named to the Legislative Council. Tobin died in London, England at the age of 73.
He served as a member of the Legislative Council of Newfoundland. Tobin was named to the Executive Council in 1841 and became a member of the amalgamated legislature in 1842. In 1848, when the assembly and council were again split, he continued as a member of the Executive Council.