Archibald Bishop (September 6, 1829 – April 25, 1901)[1] was an Ontario political figure. He represented Huron South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1873 to 1894.

He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, was educated in Lanarkshire and came to Canada in 1849. He served on the council for Usborne Township and was warden for Huron County from 1873 to 1874. He was elected in an 1873 by-election when the sitting member resigned to accept a post as sheriff for the county.

Electoral history

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Ontario provincial by-election, October 1873: Huron South
Resignation of Robert Gibbons
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Archibald Bishop 1,424 50.25 −3.30
Conservative G. Case 1,410 49.75 +3.30
Total valid votes 2,834 100.0   −2.78
Liberal hold Swing −3.30
Source: History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario[2]: 154 
1875 Ontario general election: Huron South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Archibald Bishop 1,440 51.39 +1.14
Conservative G. Case 1,362 48.61 −1.14
Turnout 2,802 72.53
Eligible voters 3,863
Liberal hold Swing +1.14
Source: Elections Ontario[3]
1879 Ontario general election: Huron South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Archibald Bishop 1,893 52.21 +0.81
Conservative Mr. Jackson 1,733 47.79 −0.81
Total valid votes 3,626 70.75 −1.78
Eligible voters 5,125
Liberal hold Swing +0.81
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35517116/archibald-wilson-bishop
  2. ^ Lewis, Roderick (1968). Centennial Edition of a History of the Electoral Districts, Legislatures and Ministries of the Province of Ontario, 1867–1968. OCLC 1052682.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1879. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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