Nicholas Awrey

Nicholas Awrey (June 8, 1851 – June 11, 1897) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Wentworth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1879 to 1898 as a Liberal member.

Nicholas Awrey
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1898
Preceded byWilliam Sexton
Succeeded byJohn Dickenson
ConstituencyWentworth South
Personal details
Born(1851-06-08)June 8, 1851
Binbrook Township, Wentworth County, Canada West
DiedJune 11, 1897(1897-06-11) (aged 46)
Hamilton, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Ann Hasteltine Barlow (m. 1872)
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Binbrook Township, Wentworth County, Canada West in 1851, the son of Israel Awrey who was the son of a United Empire Loyalist of Irish descent and Elizabeth Rymal, whose uncle Jacob Rymal took part in the Upper Canada Rebellion. In 1872, he married Ann Hasteltine Barlow. Awrey was president of the Provincial Farmer's Institute, served on the board for the Central Fair Association and was a district representative in the Agriculture and Arts Association of Ontario. He also served on the municipal council. Awrey represented Ontario at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. He was a member of the Freemasons.

He died of Bright's disease in 1897.[1] Awrey, a geographical township in Sudbury District, was named after him.

References
  1. "Nicholas Awrey dead: The Registrar of Wentworth Passes Away". The Globe. June 11, 1897. p. 12.


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