About John Waters
Lived 1829 – 1910 (aged 81). John Waters was a Canadian politician.
John Waters (July 4, 1829 – December 7, 1910) was a Canadian Liberal legislator who, from June 1879 to May 1894, represented the Ontario riding of Middlesex North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario where, in 1893, he introduced a bill which would have given women the vote in provincial elections. He was born in Scotland in 1829.
From 1868 to 1875, prior to his service in the Legislative Assembly, Waters held the title of reeve, as the elected administrator for rural municipality of East Williams Township and, in 1875, served as warden for Middlesex County. He died at his London, Ontario home on December 7, 1910.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Waters?
Canadian politician
When was John Waters born?
John Waters was born on 4 July 1829 in Caithness, Scotland.
When did John Waters die?
John Waters died on 7 December 1910 in London.
What was John Waters's occupation?
John Waters was a politician.
What nationality was John Waters?
John Waters was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Waters (politician)
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