Henry Corby, Jr.
| The Hon. Henry Corby | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Belleville, Ontario | |
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In office 1912–1917 | |
| Appointed by | Robert Borden |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Hastings West | |
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In office 1888–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Robertson |
| Succeeded by | Edward Guss Porter |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 2, 1851 Belleville, Canada West |
| Died | April 23, 1917 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Relations | unknown |
| Children | unknown |
Henry "Harry" Corby (May 2, 1851 – April 23, 1917) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Hastings West as a Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1888 to 1901.
He was born in Belleville, Ontario in 1851, the son of Henry Corby. He attended school at the Rockwood Academy in Rockwood, Ontario. In 1881, he took over the family distillery, which later became part of Corby Distilleries. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1912 and died while still in office.
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