Nicol McColl (1812 – April 17, 1878) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Elgin West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1871.

Nicol McColl
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byThomas Hodgins
ConstituencyElgin West
Personal details
Born1812 (1812)
Glen Orchy, Argyleshire, Scotland
DiedApril 17, 1878(1878-04-17) (aged 65)
Southwold, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseMary McIntyre (m. 1858)
RelationsDugald McColl, son
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Glen Orchy, Argyleshire, Scotland in 1812[1] and grew up there. McColl came to Upper Canada in 1831. He married Jeannet Campbell in 1845; in 1858, he married Mary McIntyre after his first wife's death. He served on the councils for Middlesex and Elgin counties.[1] His son Dugald also later represented Elgin West in the legislative assembly.[2] He died in Southwold in 1878, aged 66.[3]

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Elgin West
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Nicol McColl 909 52.27
Liberal S. McCall 830 47.73
Total valid votes 1,739 85.16
Eligible voters 2,042
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b The Canadian parliamentary companion HJ Morgan (1869) pp. 171-2
  2. ^ Biographical sketches of some of the residents of Elgin County. p. 16.
  3. ^ "CANADA" The Globe (1844-1936) [Toronto, Ont] 24 Apr 1878: 2.
  4. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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