James Torrance (September 3, 1855 – May 11, 1923) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Perth North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1905 to 1916.

James Torrance
Ontario MPP
In office
1905–1916
Preceded byJohn Brown
Succeeded byFrancis Hay
ConstituencyPerth North
Personal details
Born(1855-09-03)September 3, 1855
Grenville County, Canada West
DiedMay 11, 1923(1923-05-11) (aged 67)
Victoria County, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseMay Florence Gilles (m.1883)
ProfessionPostmaster

He was born in Edwardsburgh Township, Ontario, Grenville County, Canada West, the son of John Torrance, and came to Mornington Township in Perth County while still an infant. Torrance was educated at Collingwood and Brantford. In 1883, he married May Florence Gilles. He was postmaster and was reeve for Milverton in 1896. Torrance served on the county council from 1897 to 1904 and was county warden in 1898. He died on May 11, 1923.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "FamilySearch.org". Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1915, EJ Chambers
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