Horace Horton
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Horace Horton (October 9, 1823 – February 18, 1902) was a Canadian insurance agent and political figure. He represented Huron Centre in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Stalisfield, Kent, England, the son of Henry Horton, came to Upper Canada with his family in 1831 and was educated in Goderich. He married Sarah, the daughter of Robert Gibbons. He was mayor of Goderich from 1872 to 1874. Horton resigned in October 1878 to accept a post in the office of the Auditor General.
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- Synopsis of federal political experience from the Library of Parliament
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1877 CH Mackintosh
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