About John Henry Pope
Lived 1819 – 1889 (aged 69). John Henry Pope was a Canadian politician, farmer, businessperson, promoter and speculator.
John Henry Pope, (19 December 1819 – 1 April 1889) was a Canadian farmer, lumberman, railway entrepreneur, and politician.
Born in Eaton Township, Lower Canada (now Quebec), the son of John Pope and Sophia Laberee, he served with the local militia during the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837 and opposed those who supported annexation of Eastern Townships to the United States.
He represented Compton County in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1857 to 1867 and was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament in 1867 representing the riding of Compton as a member of the Liberal-Conservative Party. He was the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Railways and Canals. He served until his death in 1889. His son, Rufus Henry, took his seat after his death.
Electoral history
By-election: On Mr. Pope's appointment as Minister of Agriculture, 25 October 1871
By-election: On Mr. Pope's appointment as Minister of Agriculture, 17 October 1878
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Who was John Henry Pope?
Canadian politician (1819–1889)
When was John Henry Pope born?
John Henry Pope was born on 19 December 1819 in Cookshire-Eaton.
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John Henry Pope died on 1 April 1889 in Ottawa.
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John Henry Pope was a politician, farmer, businessperson, promoter and speculator.
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John Henry Pope was Canadian.
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