About John Richardson
Lived 1843 – 1915 (aged 72). John Richardson was a Canadian politician.
John Richardson (April 5, 1843 – August 26, 1915) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1904 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Scarborough, Canada West and was educated at Victoria College in Cobourg. Richardson served on the township council for Scarborough from 1876 to 1894, serving as reeve from 1881 to 1894, and also served as warden for York County.
He died in 1915., and interred at Washington Cemetery in Scarborough.
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Who was John Richardson?
politician and farmer from Ontario, Canada (1843-1915)
When was John Richardson born?
John Richardson was born on 5 April 1843 in Scarborough.
When did John Richardson die?
John Richardson died on 26 August 1915 in Toronto.
What was John Richardson's occupation?
John Richardson was a politician.
What nationality was John Richardson?
John Richardson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Richardson (Ontario MPP)
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