About James Hill Hunter
Lived 1839 – 1891 (aged 51). James Hill Hunter was a Canadian politician.
James Hill Hunter (July 26, 1839 – February 2, 1891) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Grey South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal from 1875 to 1883 and from 1890 to 1891.
He was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1839, the son of Archibald Hunter and Elizabeth Hill, came to Canada West with his family in 1842 and was educated at Goderich and Upper Canada College. He became a merchant at Durham and also served as reeve for Glenelg Township. In 1863, he married Kate McDonald. Hunter died in office in 1891.
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Who was James Hill Hunter?
Canadian politician (1839-1891)
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James Hill Hunter was born on 26 July 1839 in Kilbarchan.
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James Hill Hunter died on 2 February 1891 in Toronto.
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James Hill Hunter was a politician.
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James Hill Hunter was Canadian.
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