Thomas Crawford (politician)

Thomas Crawford
MPP for Toronto Northwest Seat A
In office
1914–1926
Preceded by Riding established
Succeeded by William Henry Edwards
MPP for Toronto West - Seat A
In office
1908–1914
Preceded by Riding created
Succeeded by Riding abolished
MPP for Toronto West
In office
1894–1908
Preceded by Riding created
Succeeded by Riding abolished
Personal details
Born August 16, 1847(1847-08-16)
County Fermanagh, Ireland
Political party Conservative

Thomas Crawford (August 16, 1847 – ) was speaker of the Legislature of Ontario in 1907-1911 and served as Conservative MLA for Toronto Northwest and Toronto West from 1894 to 1924.

He was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, the son of James Crawford, and educated in Inniskillen. Crawford was a cattle dealer and exporter. He served several terms on Toronto city council. In 1878, he married Isabella Fyfe. Crawford also served as Minister Without Portfolio from 1923 to 1924.

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