Her father , Richard Smith , a former Nova Scotian assembly manager , gave his consent to the marriage only if the couple agreed to stay in England .
Following his degree , he toured Europe and in 1838 met his wife Sarah in England .
wife 's father , Richard Smith , a former Nova Scotian assembly manager , gave his consent to the marriage only if the couple agreed to stay England England .
Following his degree , he toured Europe and in 1838 met his wife Sarah in England .