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John McMillan

1824 – 1901

Canadian politician

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Lived 1824 – 1901 (aged 77). John McMillan was a Canadian politician and farmer.

John McMillan (July 24, 1824 – October 31, 1901) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Huron South in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member in 1883 and from 1887 to 1900.

He was born in Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, Scotland in 1824 and came to Huron County in Canada West with his brother in 1843. He purchased land from the Canada Company and began farming on it, raising and selling beef cattle and Clydesdale horses. In 1880, he was appointed to the Ontario agricultural commission, which prepared a report that described the state of agriculture in the province.

He served on the advisory board of the Ontario Agricultural College and lectured as part of the Farmers' Institutes program initiated by the college. McMillan served as reeve for Hullett Township from 1877 to 1882 and from 1884 to 1887.

Death McMillan died on his farm in Hullett Township in 1901, aged 77.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John McMillan?

Canadian politician (1824-1901)

When was John McMillan born?

John McMillan was born on 24 July 1824 in Dumfries and Galloway.

When did John McMillan die?

John McMillan died on 31 October 1901.

What was John McMillan's occupation?

John McMillan was a politician and farmer.

What nationality was John McMillan?

John McMillan was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John McMillan

· Wikidata: Q6248154

· DBpedia: John McMillan (Ontario politician)

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