About Thomas Martin
Lived 1850 – 1907 (aged 56). Thomas Martin was a Canadian politician and miller.
Thomas Martin (May 21, 1850 – March 12, 1907) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Fergus, Canada West, the son of John Martin and Jean Munro, both of Scotland, Martin educated at Mount Forest, Ontario. A miller by profession, he was a Councillor and Mayor of Mount Forest. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Wellington North in 1904 federal election. A Liberal, he died in office in 1907. His brother, Alexander Munro Martin, was elected to the same riding in the resulting by-election.
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Who was Thomas Martin?
Canadian politician (1850–1907)
When was Thomas Martin born?
Thomas Martin was born on 21 May 1850 in Fergus.
When did Thomas Martin die?
Thomas Martin died on 12 March 1907.
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Thomas Martin was a politician and miller.
What nationality was Thomas Martin?
Thomas Martin was Canadian.
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