About James Sutherland
Lived 1849 – 1905 (aged 55). James Sutherland was a Canadian politician and merchant.
James Sutherland, (July 17, 1849 – May 3, 1905) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Ancaster Township, Canada West, he was a merchant before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Oxford North in an 1880 by-election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1882, 1887, 1891, 1896, 1900, and 1904. From 1896 to 1900, he was the Chief Government Whip. He subsequently joined the Cabinet of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and was successively Minister without Portfolio, Minister of Marine and Fisheries, and Minister of Public Works.
Sutherland died in office on May 3, 1905, at the age of 55.
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Who was James Sutherland?
Canadian politician (1849-1905)
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James Sutherland was born on 17 July 1849 in Province of Canada.
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James Sutherland died on 3 May 1905.
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James Sutherland was a politician and merchant.
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James Sutherland was Canadian.
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