John Richardson (Ontario MPP)
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John Richardson (April 5, 1843 – August 26, 1915) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1904 as a Liberal member.
John Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Provincial Parliament | |
| In office 1894–1904 | |
| Preceded by | George Byron Smith |
| Succeeded by | Alexander McCowan |
| Constituency | York East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1843 Scarborough, Canada West |
| Died | August 26, 1915 (aged 72) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Toronto |
| Occupation | Farmer |
He was born in Scarborough, Canada West and was educated at Victoria College in Cobourg. Richardson served on the township council for Scarborough from 1876 to 1894, serving as reeve from 1881 to 1894, and also served as warden for York County.
He died in 1915.[1]
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