About John B. McColl
Lived 1861 – 1940 (aged 79). John B. McColl was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
John B. McColl (January 26, 1861 – February 24, 1940) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Canada West, the son of John H. and Martha McColl, McColl was educated at the Public School and the High School of Trenton, Ontario. A lawyer, he was a Member of the Town Council of Cobourg for one year and Deputy Reeve and Commissioner of the Town Trust of Cobourg for one year. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the electoral district of Northumberland West at the general elections of 1896. A Liberal, he elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1900, 1904, and 1908 elections. He was defeated in the 1911 election.
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Who was John B. McColl?
Canadian politician (1861-1940)
When was John B. McColl born?
John B. McColl was born on 26 January 1861 in Canada West.
When did John B. McColl die?
John B. McColl died on 24 February 1940.
What was John B. McColl's occupation?
John B. McColl was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was John B. McColl?
John B. McColl was Canadian.
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