John Warwick King
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| John W. King | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Huron North | |
| In office December 1921 – January 1927 | |
| Preceded by | James Bowman |
| Succeeded by | George Spotton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Warwick King 26 December 1856 Smiths Falls, Canada West |
| Died | 14 January 1927 (aged 70) Bluevale, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Olive Schoales m. 8 August 1899[1] |
| Profession | farmer, teacher |
John Warwick King (26 December 1856 – 14 January 1927) was a Progressive party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Smiths Falls, Canada West and became a farmer and teacher.
King attended public school at Bluevale. For 17 years he was a public school teacher in the province, then became an agriculturalist. King once served as treasurer Turnberry Township.[1]
He was first elected to Parliament at the Huron North riding in the 1921 general election then re-elected there in 1925 and 1926.
King died around 10:30 a.m. on 14 January 1927 of a heart attack at his home in Bluevale, before the end of his term in the 16th Canadian Parliament. His wife, née Annie Olive Schoales, died in May 1926.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Normandin, A.L. (1927). Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Ottawa: Mortimer Company.
- ↑ "Member for N. Huron Stricken by Death". The Globe. 15 January 1927. p. 2.
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