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James Dew Chaplin

1863 – 1937

Canadian politician

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About James Dew Chaplin

Lived 1863 – 1937 (aged 74). James Dew Chaplin was a Canadian politician and businessperson.

James Dew Chaplin, (March 20, 1863 – August 23, 1937) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Toronto, Canada West, Chaplin was educated at the Public Schools and St. Catharines Collegiate Institute. A manufacturer in St. Catharines, Ontario, he was president of the Chaplin Wheel Company, Canada Axe and Harvest Tool Company, and the Wallingford Manufacturing Company. Chaplin served four years as a member of St. Catharines city council.

He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the riding of Lincoln in the 1917 federal election. A Conservative, he was re-elected in 1921, 1925, 1926, and 1930. In 1926, he was the Minister of Trade and Commerce in the short lived cabinet of Arthur Meighen.

In 1888, Chaplin married Edna Elizabeth Burgess. He died in St. Catharines at the age of 74.

His brother Alexander Dew, his son Gordon and his granddaughter Edna Anderson also served in the House of Commons.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Positions held
Member of the House of Commons of Canada

Family & relationships

Child
Edna Anderson
Child
Gordon Chaplin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Dew Chaplin?

Canadian politician (1863–1937)

When was James Dew Chaplin born?

James Dew Chaplin was born on 20 March 1863 in Toronto.

When did James Dew Chaplin die?

James Dew Chaplin died on 23 August 1937 in St. Catharines.

What was James Dew Chaplin's occupation?

James Dew Chaplin was a politician and businessperson.

What nationality was James Dew Chaplin?

James Dew Chaplin was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Dew Chaplin

· Wikidata: Q6132588

· DBpedia: James Dew Chaplin

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