John Rankin (Canadian politician)

John Rankin (October 1820 3 September 1900) was a hotelier, merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Renfrew North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1869 as a Conservative.[1]

John Rankin
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Renfrew North
In office
1869–1869
Succeeded byFrancis Hincks
Personal details
BornOctober 1820
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died3 September 1900(1900-09-03) (aged 79)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Margaret Stuart Johnston
Occupationhotelier, merchant

He was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia,[1] the son of Colin Rankin and Mary Robertson, and was educated in Carleton, Nova Scotia. Rankin later settled in Cobden, Ontario. He married Margaret Johnston.[2] Rankin served six years as reeve of Ross Township. He resigned his seat in the House of Commons in 1869 to allow Francis Hincks to be elected.[1] Rankin was warden of Renfrew County from 1865 to 1866. He served as customs collector for Bowmanville from 1870 to 1895.[2]

He died after a long illness in 1900.[3]

Electoral history

1867 Canadian federal election: North riding of Renfrew
Party Candidate Votes
     Conservative John Rankin 613
     Unknown Thomas Murray 527

References

  1. John Rankin – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
  3. "Died at an Advanced Age.", '"The Globe, September 4, 1900


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