Thomas Martin (Canadian politician)
Thomas Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Wellington North | |
| In office 1904–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Tolton |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Munro Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1850 Fergus, Canada West |
| Died | March 12, 1907 (aged 56) |
| Political party | Liberal |
Thomas Martin (May 21, 1850 – March 12, 1907) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Fergus, Canada West, the son of John Martin and Jean Munro,[1] both of Scotland, Martin educated at Mount Forest, Ontario. A miller by profession, he was a Councillor and Mayor of Mount Forest. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Wellington North in 1904 federal election. A Liberal, he died in office in 1907. His brother, Alexander Munro Martin, was elected to the same riding in the resulting by-election.
References
[edit]- ^ Mestern, Pat (1983). Looking Back : the story of Fergus through the years. Volume 2. p. 445. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
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