About John Creighton
Lived 1817 – 1885 (aged 67). John Creighton was a Canadian politician.
John Creighton (August 19, 1817 – January 31, 1885) was an Irish-born publisher, politician and prison official in Ontario, Canada. He served as mayor of Kingston from 1863 to 1865. Creighton was warden of Kingston Penitentiary from 1871 to 1885.
Creighton remained warden of Kingston Penitentiary until his death. He suffered two heart attacks, the second in 1884. He died the following year in his home, Cedarhedge, in Portsmouth at the age of 67.
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Who was John Creighton?
Canadian politician (1817-1885)
When was John Creighton born?
John Creighton was born on 19 August 1817.
When did John Creighton die?
John Creighton died on 31 January 1885.
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John Creighton was a politician.
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John Creighton was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Creighton (Ontario politician)
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