About John Cameron
Lived 1778 – 1829 (aged 50–51). John Cameron was a Canadian politician.
John Cameron (1778 – August 7, 1829) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in the Mohawk Valley in New York state, the son of a United Empire Loyalist. He lived on a property he named Fairfield in Charlottenburgh Township, located near the current location of Summerstown, Ontario. He served as a lieutenant in the local militia during the War of 1812. In 1814, he was named justice of the peace in the Eastern District. He represented Glengarry in the 7th Parliament of Upper Canada. He died at Fairfield in 1829.
The property at Fairfield was later owned by prospector John A. Cameron, known as "Cariboo Cameron".
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Who was John Cameron?
Canadian politician, born 1778
When was John Cameron born?
John Cameron was born in 1778 in Mohawk Valley.
When did John Cameron die?
John Cameron died on 7 August 1829 in Fairfield.
What was John Cameron's occupation?
John Cameron was a politician.
What nationality was John Cameron?
John Cameron was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Cameron (Upper Canada politician)
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