John A. Dawson (Canadian politician)
John A. Dawson (1826 – October 31, 1902) was a Canadian politician, merchant and taxidermist.
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Member of the 3rd Canadian Parliament for Pictou | |
In office 1874–1878 | |
Preceded by | Robert Doull and James McDonald |
Succeeded by | Robert Doull and James McDonald |
Personal details | |
Born | 1826 Pictou, Nova Scotia |
Died | October 31, 1902 Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
Residence | Pictou, Nova Scotia[1] |
Occupation | merchant, taxidermist |
Dawson was educated in Pictou.[1] He was concurrently elected to the House of Commons of Canada with James William Carmichael in 1874 as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Pictou. He lost in the elections of 1878 and 1882.
References
- Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
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