About John Bennett
Lived 1832 – 1912 (aged 79–80). John Bennett was a Canadian politician.
John Bennett (1832–1912) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Patrons of Industry member from 1894 to 1898.
He was born in Saint-Polycarpe, Lower Canada in 1832, the son of Thomas H. Bennett who served in the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, and came to Roxborough Township in Upper Canada with his parents while still young. Bennett served as reeve for Roxborough and was warden for Stormont County in 1893. He defeated William Mack for the provincial seat in 1894 and was defeated by John McLaughlin in 1898.
Bennett died at his daughter's farm in Maxville in 1912.
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Who was John Bennett?
Ontario farmer and political figure
When was John Bennett born?
John Bennett was born in 1832 in Saint-Polycarpe.
When did John Bennett die?
John Bennett died in 1912 in North Glengarry.
What was John Bennett's occupation?
John Bennett was a politician.
What nationality was John Bennett?
John Bennett was Canadian.
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