About John Hay
Lived 1862 – 1925 (aged 62). John Hay was a Canadian politician.
John Hay (June 26, 1862 – January 16, 1925) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Chatham, Canada East, Hay was a farmer. He was mayor of Lachute from 1907 to 1909. He ran unsuccessfully for the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in the riding of Argenteuil in 1892. He was elected in a 1910 by-election and was defeated in 1912. A Liberal, he was elected in 1916 and served until his death in 1925 in Lachute.
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Who was John Hay?
Canadian politician (1862–1925)
When was John Hay born?
John Hay was born on 26 June 1862 in Chatham.
When did John Hay die?
John Hay died on 16 January 1925 in Lachute.
What was John Hay's occupation?
John Hay was a politician.
What nationality was John Hay?
John Hay was Canadian.
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