John Brown (Ontario MPP)
John Brown (October 19, 1849 – October 17, 1924) was a general agent and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Perth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1902 and from 1903 to 1904 as a Liberal.[1][2]
John Brown | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1903–1904 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Monteith |
| Succeeded by | James Torrance |
| In office 1898–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Magwood |
| Succeeded by | John C. Monteith |
| Constituency | Perth North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1849 Downie Township, Canada West |
| Died | October 17, 1924 (aged 74) Stratford, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Isabella Gunn |
He was born in Downie township, Perth County, Canada West. Brown was mayor of Stratford from 1890 to 1891. He married Isabella Gunn.[1]
Brown was first elected to the Ontario assembly in 1898.[1] He was defeated by John C. Monteith in 1902 but that election was declared invalid and Brown was elected in a 1903 by-election.[3]
References
- Magurn, Arnott J (1901). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- "John Brown, MPP". ontla.on.ca. Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- Journals of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario. 1903. p. 70. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
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