George Read (Ontario politician)

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George Read  Source: Library and Archives Canada
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George Read
Source: Library and Archives Canada

George Read (August 13, 1819 – ????) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Peterborough East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.

He was born in Augusta Township in Upper Canada in 1819, the son of United Empire Loyalists who settled in Grenville County. He served as clerk and treasurer for Otonabee Township.

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