Archibald Hislop

Archibald Hislop (December 25, 1861 – after 1917) was a farmer and politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Huron East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1908 as a Liberal.[1][2]

The son of John and Catherine Hislop, natives of Scotland, he was born in Grey township and was educated in Goderich. Hislop served on the township council, also serving as deputy reeve. He was secretary-treasurer of the East Huron Farmers Institute.[1] Hislop ran unsuccessfully for the Huron East seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1908 and again in 1911;[3] he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Huron North seat in 1917.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Chambers, Ernest J (1908). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ Ontario Legislative Assembly Parliamentarian History
  3. ↑ "Huron East, Ontario (1882 - 1917)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Parliament of Canada.
  4. ↑ "Huron North, Ontario (1917 - 1953)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Parliament of Canada.
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