About Joseph Staples
Lived 1826 – 1878 (aged 51–52). Joseph Staples was a Canadian politician and military personnel.
Joseph Staples (1826 – March 21, 1878) was a Canadian political figure. He represented Victoria North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1872 to 1874.
He was born in Cavan, Durham County, Upper Canada. In 1852, he married a Miss Montgomery. Staples was an unsuccessful candidate for the provincial seat in 1867. He defeated the former member, John Morison, to win the federal seat in 1872.
His great-niece Winona Grace MacInnis also served in the House of Commons.
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Who was Joseph Staples?
Canadian politician
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Joseph Staples was born in 1826 in Cavan, Ontario, Upper Canada.
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Joseph Staples died on 21 March 1878.
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Joseph Staples was a politician and military personnel.
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Joseph Staples was Canadian.
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