Amos Wright
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Amos Wright (November 24, 1809 – March 31, 1886) was a Canadian farmer and politician.
Born in Leeds County, Ontario, he moved with his family to Richmond Hill, where he seemingly abandoned his education to become a farmer and mill-owner. In 1850 he was elected reeve of Markham Township, but lost in 1854. After William Pearce Howland resigned to become Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Amos Wright gained his seat in the Canadian House of Commons in a federal by-election on August 14, 1868 and came to represent York West. He retired from politics on July 8, 1872, before the next election, and died on March 31, 1886.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
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| Preceded by William Pearce Howland |
Member of Parliament from York West 1868–1872 |
Succeeded by David Blain |
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