About Peter Elson
Lived 1839 – 1913 (aged 74). Peter Elson was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Peter Elson (January 18, 1839 – June 11, 1913) was a Canadian politician.
Born in the township of London, County of Middlesex, Upper Canada, the son of Joseph and Samantha Elson, Elson was educated at the schools of Middlesex and Hamilton. A farmer, he was deputy reeve of London township for two years, reeve for eight years, county councillor for 18 years, and warden of Middlesex County for one year. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Middlesex East in the general elections of 1904. A conservative, he was re-elected in 1908 and 1911. He died in office in 1913.
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Who was Peter Elson?
Canadian politician (1839-1913)
When was Peter Elson born?
Peter Elson was born on 18 January 1839 in Canada West.
When did Peter Elson die?
Peter Elson died on 11 June 1913.
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Peter Elson was a politician and farmer.
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Peter Elson was Canadian.
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