John A. Dawson (Canadian politician)

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John A. Dawson
John A. Dawson (Canadian politician)

In office
1874 – 1878
Preceded by Robert Doull and James McDonald
Succeeded by Robert Doull and James McDonald

Died October 31, 1902
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Political party Liberal Party of Canada
Occupation merchant,taxidermist
Website Parliament of Canada biography

John A. Dawson (born Pictou, Nova Scotia-died October 31, 1902) was a Canadian politician, merchant and taxidermist. He was concurrently elected to the Canadian House of Commons with James William Carmichael in 1874 as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Pictou. He lost in the elections of 1878 and 1882.