About John McLeod
Lived 1833 – 1879 (aged 45). John McLeod was a Canadian politician.
John McLeod (September 20, 1833 – March 9, 1879) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Durham West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871 and from 1872 to 1879.
Biography He was born in Lancaster Township in Upper Canada in 1833, the son of Scottish immigrants, and grew up there, later settling in Bowmanville. He served as warden for the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. He was a director of the Bowmanville Furniture Manufacturing Company. He was reelected in 1872 by acclamation after Edward Blake resigned to retain his seat in the Canadian House of Commons. He died on March 9, 1879, at Bowmanville.
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Who was John McLeod?
Canadian businessman and political figure from Ontario
When was John McLeod born?
John McLeod was born on 20 September 1833 in South Glengarry.
When did John McLeod die?
John McLeod died on 9 March 1879 in Bowmanville.
What was John McLeod's occupation?
John McLeod was a politician.
What nationality was John McLeod?
John McLeod was Canadian.
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