John Smith
Scottish-born Ontario businessman and political figure
About John Smith
Lived 1831 – 1909 (aged 77). John Smith was a Canadian politician and businessperson.
John Smith (October 27, 1831 – March 5, 1909) was a Scottish-born Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Peel in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1893 to 1908 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Inverness in 1831, the son of Andrew Smith, and came to Peel County, Upper Canada with his family in 1832. He was educated in Chinguacousy Township. Smith was an auctioneer and served on the town council for Brampton. He was elected to the provincial legislature in an 1893 by-election held after Kenneth Chisholm was appointed county registrar.
Smith died of pneumonia in 1909.
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Who was John Smith?
Scottish-born Ontario businessman and political figure (1831-1909)
When was John Smith born?
John Smith was born on 27 October 1831 in Inverness.
When did John Smith die?
John Smith died on 5 March 1909 in Brampton.
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John Smith was a politician and businessperson.
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John Smith was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Smith (Peel MPP)
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