John McLaughlin (Ontario politician)

John McLaughlin (January 8, 1849 June 4, 1911) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1898 to 1902.

John McLaughlin
Ontario MPP
In office
1898–1902
Preceded byJohn Bennett
Succeeded byWilliam John McCart
ConstituencyStormont
Personal details
Born(1849-01-08)January 8, 1849
Cornwall Township, Canada West
DiedJune 4, 1911(1911-06-04) (aged 62)
Avonmore, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)
Janet Runions
(m. 1872)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Cornwall Township, Canada West, the son of Felix McLaughlin, an Irish immigrant. McLaughlin was also involved in the lumber trade. He lived at Avonmore in Roxborough Township. In 1872, McLaughlin married Jennett (Janet?) Runions. He served as deputy reeve for the township from 1885 to 1886. He died in Avonmore in 1911.


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