About John Walter Findlay
Lived 1866 – 1943 (aged 77). John Walter Findlay was a Canadian politician and farmer.
John Walter Findlay (12 February 1866 – 1 August 1943) was a Progressive party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Portage-du-Fort, Quebec and became a farmer.
From 1915 to 1917, Findlay served as a councillor of Brant Township, Ontario. From 1918 to 1921, he was deputy reeve of that township.
He was elected to Parliament at the Bruce South riding in the 1921 general election. After serving his only federal term, the 14th Canadian Parliament, Findlay was defeated by Walter Allan Hall of the Liberals.
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Who was John Walter Findlay?
Canadian politician (1866-1943)
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John Walter Findlay was born on 12 February 1866 in Portage-du-Fort.
When did John Walter Findlay die?
John Walter Findlay died on 1 August 1943.
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John Walter Findlay was a politician and farmer.
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John Walter Findlay was Canadian.
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