John Abbott Pringle

John Abbott Pringle (May 4, 1892 November 26, 1962) was an Ontario farmer, merchant and political figure. He represented Addington in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1955 as a Progressive Conservative member.

John Abbott Pringle
Ontario MPP
In office
1943–1955
Preceded byWilliam Black
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencyAddington
Personal details
Born(1892-05-04)May 4, 1892
Arden, Ontario
DiedNovember 26, 1962(1962-11-26) (aged 70)
Kingston, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Flora Amelia Lee
OccupationMerchant, farmer

He was born in Arden, Ontario, the son of William James Pringle. In 1919, he married Flora Amelia Lee. Pringle sold hardware and owned a farm. He served on the local school board and was its chairman for 6 years. He was a member of the Orange Order, the Masonic Order and a Shriner. He died suddenly after surgery for an unspecified illness in 1962.[1]

References

  1. "John A. Pringle: PC Member Of Legislature For 12 Years". The Globe and Mail. November 26, 1962. p. 9.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1947, PG Normandin


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