James Tucker (Canadian politician)
James Tucker (March 15, 1857 – June 7, 1918) was an Ontario farmer and political figure in Canada. He represented Wellington West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1896 to 1908 as a Conservative member.
James Tucker | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1896–1908 | |
| Preceded by | George Tucker |
| Succeeded by | James McEwing |
| Constituency | Wellington West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1857 Peel Township, Canada West |
| Died | June 7, 1918 (aged 61) Elgin, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Mary A. Stewart (m. 1904) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
He was born in Peel Township, Canada West, the son of William Tucker, who came to Upper Canada from England. Tucker raised livestock including Durham cattle and Leicester sheep. He married Mary A. Stewart. He was elected in an 1896 by-election after the election of his brother George in 1894 was declared invalid. Tucker was named registrar for Wellington County in 1911.
External links
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Excerpt from Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario (1906)
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