About John Scrimgeour
Lived 1842 – 1917 (aged 74). John Scrimgeour was a Canadian politician.
John Gow Scrimgeour (9 September 1842 – 21 August 1917 ) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 3rd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1871 to 1872 and from 1876 to 1878 as a Liberal member. He was a member of the Legislative Council for the province from 1886 to 1894.
He was born in Glasgow, the son of John Scrimgeour, came to Prince Edward Island with his parents in 1843 and was educated there. In 1885, he married Charlotte Sencabaugh. He served as Usher of the Black Rod for the Legislative Council from 1879 to 1880.
Scrimgeour died in Cardigan at the age of 74.
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Who was John Scrimgeour?
Canadian politician
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John Scrimgeour was born on 9 September 1842.
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John Scrimgeour died on 21 August 1917.
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John Scrimgeour was a politician.
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John Scrimgeour was Canadian.
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