John Brown
Canadian politician in Ontario
About John Brown
Lived 1849 – 1924 (aged 74).
John Brown (October 19, 1849 – October 17, 1924) was a general agent and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Perth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1902 and from 1903 to 1904 as a Liberal.
He was born in Downie township, Perth County, Canada West. Brown was mayor of Stratford from 1890 to 1891. He married Isabella Gunn.
Brown was first elected to the Ontario assembly in 1898.
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Who was John Brown?
Canadian politician in Ontario (1849-1924)
When was John Brown born?
John Brown was born on 19 October 1849 in Downie.
When did John Brown die?
John Brown died on 17 October 1924 in Stratford, Ontario.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Brown (Ontario MPP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brown. https://biography.guide/john-brown-1849/
MLA: "John Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-brown-1849/.
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