About Henry Barr
Lived 1844 – 1926 (aged 82). Henry Barr was a Canadian politician.
Henry Barr (March 21, 1844 – July 21, 1926) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Renfrew North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1892 to 1898 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Horton Township, Renfrew County, Canada West in 1844, the son of David Barr. In 1865, he married Emily Cole. Barr was defeated by Arunah Dunlop in 1891 but won the by-election that followed in 1892. He lived near Douglas. He died at Renfrew County in 1926.
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Who was Henry Barr?
Canadian politician (1844-1926)
When was Henry Barr born?
Henry Barr was born on 21 March 1844 in Horton, Ontario, Ontario, Renfrew County, Ontario.
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Henry Barr died on 21 July 1926 in Renfrew County.
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Henry Barr was a politician.
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Henry Barr was Canadian.
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