George Denison (Canadian politician)
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Not to be confused with George Taylor Denison III, another figure in the Canada First movement.
George Denison (1822–1902) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Addington in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1883 to 1886. He had been associated with the Canada First movement and later developed imperialist ideologies.[1]
Quick Facts Ontario MPP, Preceded by ...
George Denison | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1883–1886 | |
Preceded by | Hammel Madden Deroche |
Succeeded by | John Stewart Miller |
Constituency | Addington |
Personal details | |
Born | 1822 (1822) County Leitrim, Ireland |
Died | 1902 (aged 79–80) |
Political party | Conservative |
Occupation | Justice of the peace |
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He was born in County Leitrim, Ireland, in 1822 and came to Frontenac County, Upper Canada, as an infant. The family first settled near Collins Bay but later moved to Portland Township. Denison was a justice of the peace and a captain in the local militia. He served as reeve for Portland Township and was warden for Frontenac County in 1879.[citation needed]