John Wheelton
Canadian politician
About John Wheelton
Lived 1920 – 1976 (aged 56). John Wheelton was a Canadian.
Wilfred John Wheelton (April 27, 1920 – July 4, 1976) was the 25th mayor of the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, from 1965 to 1969.
Before becoming mayor, Wheelton was a lawyer. Following his years as mayor, he was an Ontario Provincial Court judge. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed the outdoors. Judge Wheelton, his wife, Margaret, and son, Robert, died in a car accident in 1976 while returning to their home in Windsor from their summer cottage at Invercairn Beach near Sarnia.
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Who was John Wheelton?
Canadian politician
When was John Wheelton born?
John Wheelton was born on 27 April 1920 in Windsor.
When did John Wheelton die?
John Wheelton died on 4 July 1976 in Petrolia, Ontario.
What nationality was John Wheelton?
John Wheelton was Canadian.
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