John Flint Cahan

John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was an engineer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1925 to 1928 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

John Cahan
MLA for Yarmouth County
In office
1925–1928
Preceded byHoward Corning
Succeeded byLindsay C. Gardner
Personal details
Born(1889-02-01)February 1, 1889
Halifax, Nova Scotia
DiedNovember 8, 1928(1928-11-08) (aged 39)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Political partyLiberal-Conservative
ResidenceHalifax, Nova Scotia
Occupationengineer

Early life and education

He was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University.

Career and death

He served as a member of the province's Executive Council from 1925 to 1928. Cahan served as a captain in the 1st Canadian Pioneers during World War I; he was seriously wounded during the war and later died in Halifax at the age of 39 as the result of his wounds.

Personal life

In 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies.

References

  • A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)


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