About John McRory
Lived 1834 – 1893 (aged 58–59). John McRory was a Canadian politician and merchant.
John McRory (February 15, 1834 – May 17, 1893) was a merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Addington in the House of Commons of Canada from 1879 to 1882 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Kingston Township, Upper Canada, the son of Matthew T. McRory, an Irish immigrant. He was educated in Kingston. In 1856, he married Miriam Wood. McRory served as reeve for Kingston Township from 1865 to 1877 and was the warden for Frontenac County in 1876.
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Who was John McRory?
Canadian politician
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John McRory was born in 1834.
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John McRory died on 17 August 1893.
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John McRory was a politician and merchant.
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John McRory was Canadian.
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