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Edmund William Tobin

1865 – 1938

Canadian politician

Politician Entrepreneur Timber merchant
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About Edmund William Tobin

Lived 1865 – 1938 (aged 72). Edmund William Tobin was a Canadian politician, entrepreneur, timber merchant, manufacturer and merchant.

Edmund William Tobin (September 14, 1865 – June 24, 1938) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Brompton Falls, Canada East, he was a lumber merchant and manufacturer who was President of the Lotbiniere Lumber Company in Lester, Quebec and President of the Trois-Pistoles Pulp Company in Trois-Pistoles, Quebec. He was Warden of the County of Richmond in 1897-98 and Mayor of Brompton Falls. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Richmond—Wolfe in the 1900 federal election. A Liberal, he would be re-elected every time for the next 7 elections until being summoned to the Senate of Canada on the advice of William Lyon Mackenzie King in 1930 representing the senatorial division of Victoria, Quebec. He would serve until his death in 1938.

His grandsons, Edmund Tobin Asselin (1920–1999) and Joseph Patrick Tobin Asselin (1930–2005), were both Members of Parliament.

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Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Mayor, Member of the House of Commons of Canada, Member of the Senate of Canada
Also known as
Edmund Tobin

Family & relationships

Child
Edmund Tobin Asselin
Child
Joseph Patrick Tobin Asselin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edmund William Tobin?

Canadian politician (1865-1938)

When was Edmund William Tobin born?

Edmund William Tobin was born on 14 September 1865 in Brompton.

When did Edmund William Tobin die?

Edmund William Tobin died on 24 June 1938 in Sherbrooke.

What was Edmund William Tobin's occupation?

Edmund William Tobin was a politician, entrepreneur, timber merchant, manufacturer and merchant.

What nationality was Edmund William Tobin?

Edmund William Tobin was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edmund William Tobin

· Wikidata: Q3048141

· DBpedia: Edmund William Tobin

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