John Henry Devitt

John Henry Devitt
Ontario MPP
In office
1905–1919
Preceded by William Rickard
Succeeded by William John Bragg
Constituency Durham West
Personal details
Born (1851-02-01)February 1, 1851
Cartwright Township, Canada West
Died June 14, 1940(1940-06-14) (aged 89)
Cartwright Township, Ontario
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Watson (m. 1881)
Occupation Civil servant

John Henry Devitt (February 1, 1851 – June 14, 1940) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Durham West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1905 to 1919 as a Conservative member.

Biography

He was born in Cartwright Township, Canada West, the son of Thomas Devitt and Jane McKee. He was a member of the township council from 1882 to 1890, serving as reeve in 1896 and country warden in 1899. He married Elizabeth Watson in June 1, 1881.[1] He was a prominent member in the Orange Order. He died in 1940 and was buried at St. John's Cemetery in Blackstock.[2]

References

  1. "John Henry Devitt". Family Search.org.
  2. http://www.oldebill.ca/HFT/hftg129.htm#3426
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