John Galna
Canadian politician
About John Galna
Lived 1849 – 1918 (aged 68–69).
John Galna (February 22, 1849 – April 23, 1918) was a contractor, ship owner and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Parry Sound in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1914 as a Conservative.
The son of John Galna and Jane Hall, both natives of Ireland, he was born in Quebec City, Canada East, and was educated there. Galna was customs officer at Parry Sound from 1881 to 1896.
In 1874, Galna married Caroline W. Dawter.
The Galna Bridge which spanned the Magnetawan River from 1912 to 1987 was named in his honour.
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Canadian politician
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John Galna was born on 22 February 1849 in Quebec City.
When did John Galna die?
John Galna died in 1918.
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