John Urquhart (Canadian politician)
John Urquhart Jr. (1844 – December 17, 1933) was a Canadian politician, druggist, and physician.[1][2] He was the mayor of Oakville, Ontario, Canada from 1888 to 1891.
John Urquhart | |
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| Ninth Mayor of Oakville | |
| In office 1888–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Geo. Andrew |
| Succeeded by | G. Andrew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Urquhart Jr. 1844 Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 17, 1933 (aged 88–89) Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Profession | druggist, physician |
Early life
Urquhart was born in Oakville, Ontario.[2] His father was John Urquhart, a Scottish immigrant to Canada, by way of New York, who was a surgeon and apothecary.[2] The family lived in a combined house a business called Medical Hall in Oakville, Ontario.[2] This building still stands as 182 Lakeshore Road East.[3]
At age sixteen, Urquhart ran away from home and worked as a sailor aboard Great Lakes ships.[3] He subsequently worked as a farmer.[1] Next, he studied at the Rolph School of Medicine in Toronto, the University of Trinity College, and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.[1]
Career
After his father's death, Urquhart took over the operation of Medical Hall.[2]
Urquhart served as mayor of Oakville for two terms from 1888 to 1891.[1][4]
See also
References
- "Obituaries". The Canadian Medical Association Journal. 30 (3): 338. March 1934. PMC 403295.
- Buxton, Harry (June 2008). "A Pharmacopoeia and John Urquhart – 1802–1867" (PDF). Okaville Historical Society Newsletter. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
- "Health Care As It Was". Okaville Historical Society. Archived from the original on March 7, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
- "Chronology of Oakville Mayors Since 1857". Oakville.ca. Town of Oakville. Archived from the original on May 23, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2009.