James Halliday (Canadian politician)

James Halliday (April 3, 1845 – April 11, 1921) was a merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Bruce North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1901 to 1904 as a Conservative.[1]

He was born in Burgess Township, Leeds County, Canada West, the son of James Halliday and Bessie Allan. In 1868, he married Katie Fisher.[2] Halliday was also a cattle dealer. He served as a member of the council for Bruce County. He was elected to the House of Commons in an 1901 by-election held after the election of Alexander McNeill in 1900 was declared void.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 James Halliday (Canadian politician) – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ↑ Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1903, AJ Magurn


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