About John Holmes
Lived 1828 – 1879 (aged 50–51). John Holmes was a Canadian politician and land surveyor.
John Holmes (1828 – 22 September 1879) was a Canadian politician and surveyor.
Biography Holmes was born in Newtownforbes, County Longford, Ireland in 1828, He served as captain in the local militia from 1866 to 1875.
Elected in the Canadian federal election of 1867, he served as the Liberal-Conservative Member of Parliament representing the riding of Carleton in the province of Ontario. He was defeated in the 1872 and 1874 elections, and never again sat in Parliament. He died in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1879.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Holmes?
Canadian politician and surveyor
When was John Holmes born?
John Holmes was born in 1828 in County Longford.
When did John Holmes die?
John Holmes died on 24 September 1879 in Christchurch.
What was John Holmes's occupation?
John Holmes was a politician and land surveyor.
What nationality was John Holmes?
John Holmes was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Holmes (Ontario politician)
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