George Read (Ontario politician)
George Read (August 13, 1819 – March 29, 1903) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Peterborough East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.
George Read | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1867–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | John C. O'Sullivan |
| Constituency | Peterborough East |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1819 Augusta Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | March 29, 1903 (aged 83) Otonabee Township, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was born in Augusta Township in Upper Canada in 1819, the son of United Empire Loyalists who settled in Grenville County. He served as clerk and treasurer for Otonabee Township. He died there in 1903.[1]
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1873, HJ Morgan
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