Henry Buckingham Witton

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Henry Buckingham Witton (October 21, 1831November 8, 1921) was an Ontario painter and political figure. He represented Hamilton in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1874 as a Conservative member.

He was born in South Lopham, Norfolk, England and educated there. In 1860, he married M.A. Palmer. Witton ran unsuccessfully for the federal seat in 1874 and 1875 as a Conservative Labour member. Witton was appointed inspector of canals in 1879.

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
Charles Magill
Member of Parliament for Hamilton
with Daniel Black Chisholm

1872–1874
Succeeded by
Andrew Trew Wood
Aemilius Irving