George McEwen

George McEwen (May 11, 1849 – December 28, 1913) was a Scottish-born farmer, grain merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Huron South in the Canadian House of Commons from 1900 to 1904 as a Liberal.[1]

He was born in Glasgow, the son of Peter McEwen and Isabella Schanter, and was educated in Perth County, Ontario. McEwen also manufactured salt and flax. He served as reeve for Hay Township and as warden of Huron County.[2]

References

  1. ↑ George McEwen – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ↑ Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1903, AJ Magurn


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