About James Laidlaw
Lived 1822 – 1905 (aged 82). James Laidlaw was a Canadian politician.
James Laidlaw (July 7, 1822 – March 3, 1905) was a Canadian farmer and politician. He represented Wellington South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1879 to 1886.
He was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1822 and came to Guelph, Upper Canada with his family in 1831. In 1848, he married Mary Beattie. He served on the council for Guelph Township, also serving as reeve and warden for Wellington County. Laidlaw served as manager for the Government farm and Agriculture College at Guelph in 1875.
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Who was James Laidlaw?
Canadian politician (1822-1905)
When was James Laidlaw born?
James Laidlaw was born on 7 July 1822 in Roxburghshire.
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James Laidlaw died on 3 March 1905 in Guelph.
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James Laidlaw was a politician.
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James Laidlaw was Canadian.
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