About John William French
Lived 1888 – 1970 (aged 82). John William French was a Canadian politician.
John William French (October 22, 1888 – November 8, 1970) was a Canadian politician and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
Background
He was born in Scotstown, Eastern Townships on October 22, 1888 and married Dorothy Isabella MacLeod in the state of New York in 1935. He was the brother and political successor of Charles Daniel French.
Local Politics
French served as a city councillor from 1925 to 1935 and as a school board member from 1935 to 1940 in Cookshire, Quebec.
Member of the legislature
His brother Charles, who was the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the provincial district of Compton died in 1954. A by-election was called to fill the vacancy and French successfully ran as a Union Nationale candidate to take over his brother's function. French was defeated by Liberal candidate Fabien Gagnon in the 1956 election.
Death
He died on November 8, 1970.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John William French?
Canadian politician
When was John William French born?
John William French was born on 22 October 1888 in Scotstown.
When did John William French die?
John William French died on 8 November 1970 in Cookshire-Eaton.
What was John William French's occupation?
John William French was a politician.
What nationality was John William French?
John William French was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John William French
· DBpedia: John William French
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John William French. https://biography.guide/john-william-french/
MLA: "John William French." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-william-french/.
Chicago: "John William French." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-william-french/.
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