James Hill Hunter

James Hill Hunter (July 26, 1839 February 2, 1891) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Grey South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal from 1875 to 1883 and from 1890 to 1891.

James Hill Hunter
Ontario MPP
In office
1890–1891
Preceded byJohn Blythe
Succeeded byGilbert McKechnie
In office
1875–1883
Preceded byAbram William Lauder
Succeeded byJohn Blythe
ConstituencyGrey South
Personal details
Born(1839-07-26)July 26, 1839
Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland
DiedFebruary 2, 1891(1891-02-02) (aged 51)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
SpouseKate McDonald (m. 1863)
OccupationMerchant

He was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1839, the son of Archibald Hunter and Elizabeth Hill, came to Canada West with his family in 1842 and was educated at Goderich and Upper Canada College. He became a merchant at Durham and also served as reeve for Glenelg Township. In 1863, he married Kate McDonald. Hunter died in office in 1891.


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