Edward Holton

For the Wisconsin political and business leader, see Edward D. Holton.
Edward Holton
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Châteauguay
In office
1880–1891
Preceded by Luther Hamilton Holton
Succeeded by James Pollock Brown
Personal details
Born September 1, 1844
Montreal, Canada East
Died August 10, 1907 (aged 62)
Political party Liberal

Edward Holton (September 1, 1844 – August 10, 1907) was a lawyer and political figure in Quebec. He represented Châteauguay in the Canadian House of Commons from 1880 to 1891 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Montreal, Canada East, the son of Luther Hamilton Holton and Eliza Forbes, was educated at McGill University and was called to the Quebec bar in 1867. For a time, he served in the Prince of Wales Rifles. He set up practice in Montreal. Holton was first elected to the House of Commons in an 1880 by-election held after the death of his father and served until his retirement for politics in 1891. In 1873, he married Helen Ford. Holton was managing director and then president of the Herald printing company in Montreal.

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