About James Hunt
Lived 1835 – 1915 (aged 80). James Hunt was a Canadian politician.
James Hunt (June 22, 1835 – November 10, 1915) was a Canadian politician.
Born in England, Hunt emigrated to Lower Canada when he was two years old. Hunt served as mayor of Bury, Quebec from 1892 to 1901. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Compton in 1897. A Liberal, he did not run in 1900.
He died in Bury in 1915.
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Who was James Hunt?
Canadian politician (1835–1915)
When was James Hunt born?
James Hunt was born on 22 June 1835 in England.
When did James Hunt die?
James Hunt died on 10 November 1915 in Bury.
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James Hunt was a politician.
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James Hunt was Canadian.
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