John Bennett (Canadian politician)

John Bennett (1832–1912) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal-Patrons of Industry member from 1894 to 1898.

John Bennett
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1898
Preceded byWilliam Mack
Succeeded byJohn McLaughlin
ConstituencyStormont
Personal details
Born1832
Saint-Polycarpe, Lower Canada
Died1912 (aged 79–80)
Maxville, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Saint-Polycarpe, Lower Canada in 1832, the son of Thomas H. Bennett who served in the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, and came to Roxborough Township in Upper Canada with his parents while still young. Bennett served as reeve for Roxborough and was warden for Stormont County in 1893. He defeated William Mack for the provincial seat in 1894 and was defeated by John McLaughlin in 1898.

Bennett died at his daughter's farm in Maxville in 1912.

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