Career
He represented Newport township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1793 to 1799 and from 1826 to 1830. Later, he represented Hampshire County from 1799 to 1820. Dimock was born in Mansfield, Connecticut, the son of Shubael Dimock and Eunice Marsh.
Like his father, Dimock also became a preacher.
He also served as a magistrate. Dimock was married twice.
Dimock"s second marriage, to Grace Irish, resulted in one son. Dimock died in Newport at the age of 81.