About John Tolmie
Lived 1845 – 1916 (aged 70). John Tolmie was a Canadian politician and manufacturer.
John Tolmie (August 30, 1845 – February 10, 1916) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Inverness-shire, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1868 and settled in Bruce Township, Ontario. A salt manufacturer in Kincardine, Ontario, he was Reeve of Bruce Township for four years, Deputy-Reeve of Kincardine for one year, and for two years Mayor of Kincardine. In 1883, Tolmie married Maggie H. Paterson. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Bruce West in 1896. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1900 but did not run in 1904. He was elected in a 1906 by-election for Bruce North after the death of the sitting MP and was re-elected in 1908. He was defeated in 1911. Tolmie died in Kincardine at the age of 70.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Tolmie's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Tolmie's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Tolmie?
Canadian politician
When was John Tolmie born?
John Tolmie was born on 30 August 1845 in Inverness-shire, Scotland.
When did John Tolmie die?
John Tolmie died on 10 February 1916.
What was John Tolmie's occupation?
John Tolmie was a politician and manufacturer.
What nationality was John Tolmie?
John Tolmie was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Tolmie. https://biography.guide/john-tolmie/
MLA: "John Tolmie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-tolmie/.
Chicago: "John Tolmie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-tolmie/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC