He died when Andrew was young and his life was influenced by Alexander Brymer , a prominent Scottish - born businessman located in Halifax .
Belcher 's father , Jonathan Belcher was Nova Scotia 's chief justice from 1754 to 1776 .
Belcher died when Belcher was young and Belcher 's life was influenced by Alexander Brymer , a prominent Scottish - born businessman located in Halifax .
Belcher 's father , Jonathan Belcher was Nova Scotia 's chief justice from 1754 to 1776 .