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Duncan Graham

1845 – 1934

Canadian politician

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Lived 1845 – 1934 (aged 88). Duncan Graham was a Canadian politician and farmer.

Duncan Graham (October 5, 1845 – February 7, 1934) was a Canadian politician and farmer.

He was born in the township of Mara, Ontario County, Canada West, the grandson of early settlers from Scotland. A farmer, Graham was involved in local politics serving as a councillor and then deputy reeve and reeve of Mara Township. In 1896 he was Warden of Ontario County.

Graham first ran a seat in the House of Commons of Canada in the 1896 federal election as a candidate for the Patrons of Industry, a left-wing farmers' party, in the riding of Ontario North. He was defeated by a single vote by Conservative John Alexander McGillivray but the election was overturned and Graham won the February 4, 1897 by-election held in the riding and sat in parliament as an Independent Liberal. He was defeated in the 1900 federal election.

Duncan Graham died in 1934. He was buried with his parents.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Duncan Graham?

Canadian politician (1845-1934)

When was Duncan Graham born?

Duncan Graham was born on 5 October 1845 in Ramara.

When did Duncan Graham die?

Duncan Graham died on 7 February 1934 in Thorah.

What was Duncan Graham's occupation?

Duncan Graham was a politician and farmer.

What nationality was Duncan Graham?

Duncan Graham was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Duncan Graham

· Wikidata: Q5314371

· DBpedia: Duncan Graham (Canadian politician)

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