John McLeod (Ontario politician)
For other people named John McLeod, see John McLeod (disambiguation).
| John McLeod | |
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John McLeod Source: Library and Archives Canada | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Durham West | |
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In office 1867–1871 1872–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 20, 1833 Lancaster Township, Glengarry County, Upper Canada |
| Died |
March 9, 1879 (aged 45) Bowmanville, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
John McLeod (September 20, 1833 – March 9, 1879) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Durham West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871 and from 1872 to 1879.
Biography
He was born in Lancaster Township in Upper Canada in 1833, the son of Scottish immigrants, and grew up there, later settling in Bowmanville. He served as warden for the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. He was a director of the Bowmanville Furniture Manufacturing Company. He was reelected in 1872 by acclamation after Edward Blake resigned to retain his seat in the Canadian House of Commons. He died on March 9, 1879 at Bowmanville.[1]
References
External links
- Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1873, HJ Morgan
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