James Dill

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James Peers Dill (born:1859 died:1937) was a politician from old Northwest Territories Canada.

James first ran in the 1888 Northwest Territories general election but was defeated by Benjamin Parkyn Richardson in a 6 vote margin. In the 1891 Northwest Territories general election James would face Benjamin again this time earning a substantial majority. James would serve 2 terms total before retiring prior to the 1898 Northwest Territories general election.

During his time in office James was a vocal supporter for teaching youth in the territories english only.

[edit] External links

• History of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly 1876 - 1905
• Justifying the end of official bilingualism in the Northwest Territories

Preceded by Benjamin Parkyn Richardson

MLA Wolseley 1891–1898

Succeeded by William Elliott