About John Fell
Lived 1819 – 1901 (aged 82). John Fell was a Canadian politician.
John Fell (January 21, 1819 – February 5, 1901) was an Ontario businessman, farmer and political figure. He represented Victoria North from 1883 to 1890 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Ingleby Greenhow, Yorkshire, England in 1819, the son of a farmer, and grew up there. He married Jane Carling in 1842 Fell came to Durham County, Canada West in 1854. He first settled at Cavan but moved to Somerville Township in 1860. He operated a sawmill and shingle mill. Fell was reeve of Somerville and warden for Victoria County. He also served as postmaster for Bury's Green. He ran unsuccessfully in Victoria North in 1879.
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Who was John Fell?
Canadian politician
When was John Fell born?
John Fell was born on 21 January 1819 in Ingleby Greenhow.
When did John Fell die?
John Fell died on 5 February 1901 in Ontario, Somerville Township, Ontario, Victoria County, Ontario.
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John Fell was a politician.
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John Fell was Canadian.
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