About John Collard Field
Lived 1822 – 1903 (aged 80). John Collard Field was a Canadian politician.
John Collard Field (1822–1903) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Northumberland West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1883 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, the son of John Field, and came to Cobourg, Upper Canada with his parents in 1834. In 1844, he married Thirsa Pearse. He served as a member of the town council for Cobourg. Field operated a general store in Cobourg with his younger brother, Corelli Collard, who also represented Northumberland West in the provincial assembly and later became mayor of Cobourg.
His sister Myra Jane married William Kerr, who represented Northumberland West in the federal parliament. He died in 1903.
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Who was John Collard Field?
Canadian politician (1822-1903)
When was John Collard Field born?
John Collard Field was born on 18 September 1822 in Wiveliscombe.
When did John Collard Field die?
John Collard Field died on 19 February 1903 in Cobourg.
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John Collard Field was a politician.
What nationality was John Collard Field?
John Collard Field was Canadian.
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