About John McGowan
Lived 1845 – 1922 (aged 76). John McGowan was a Canadian politician.
John McGowan (November 5, 1845 – October 20, 1922) was an Ontario businessman, farmer and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1874 to 1879 and Wellington Centre in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal-Conservative member from 1901 to 1904.
He was born in Greenock, Scotland in 1845 and came to Canada West with his parents in 1857. He settled in Peel Township (now part of Mapleton Township) and served as reeve there. He also managed a linseed oil mill in Elora. He was elected to the Ontario legislature in an 1874 by-election and was reelected in 1875. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1900, and served for four years.
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Who was John McGowan?
Canadian politician (1845-1922)
When was John McGowan born?
John McGowan was born on 5 November 1845 in Greenock.
When did John McGowan die?
John McGowan died on 20 October 1922.
What was John McGowan's occupation?
John McGowan was a politician.
What nationality was John McGowan?
John McGowan was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John McGowan (politician)
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