James Kirkwood (politician)

James Kirkwood
Ontario MPP
In office
1891–1894
Preceded by Charles Clarke
Succeeded by John Craig
Constituency Wellington East
Personal details
Born (1845-08-04)August 4, 1845
Erin, Ontario
Died July 15, 1933(1933-07-15) (aged 87)
Wellington, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s)
Agnes McDonald (m. 1871)
Children 6
Occupation Constable

James Kirkwood (August 8, 1845 July 15, 1933) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Wellington East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1891 to 1894 as a Liberal.[1]

The son of James Kirkwood and Agnes Davidson, he was born in Erin township. He served on the township council for twelve years, serving three years as reeve. From 1902 to 1905, Kirkwood served as police constable for East Nipissing. He served as secretary for both the Erin Agricultural Society and the East Wellington Farmer's Institute.[1] Kirkwood was elected to the Ontario assembly in an 1891 by-election held after Charles Clarke resigned his seat.[2]

In 1871, he married Agnes McDonald; the couple had six children.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario". Historical Atlas Publishing Co. 1906.
  2. Journals of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario. Volume 25. 1892. p. 3.


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