About David Wright Allison
Lived 1826 – 1906 (aged 79–80). David Wright Allison was a Canadian politician, manufacturer, farmer and speculator.
David Wright Allison (1826 in Adolphustown, Upper Canada – May 15, 1906) was a Canadian politician, farmer, manufacturer, and speculator. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal in an 1883 by-election representing the riding of Lennox. He was later elected to Lennox as a Liberal in 1891. He also ran for election as an independent for Lennox in the elections of 1882, by-election of 1885, 1887 and by-election of 1892.
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Who was David Wright Allison?
Canadian politician
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David Wright Allison was born in 1826 in Adolphustown.
When did David Wright Allison die?
David Wright Allison died on 15 May 1906.
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David Wright Allison was a politician, manufacturer, farmer and speculator.
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David Wright Allison was Canadian.
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