Peter Graham (Conservative MPP)

Peter J. P. Graham (September 15, 1827 – January 18, 1877) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1877.

Peter Graham
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1877
Preceded byDelino Dexter Calvin
Succeeded byDelino Dexter Calvin
ConstituencyFrontenac
Personal details
Born(1827-09-15)September 15, 1827
Argyllshire, Scotland
DiedJanuary 18, 1877(1877-01-18) (aged 49)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseMary Talbot
Children8
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Argyllshire, Scotland in 1827. He served as reeve for Pittsburgh and Howe Islands in 1871 and warden for Frontenac. He was a captain for the field battery at Kingston.

Electoral history

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1875 Ontario general election: Frontenac
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Peter Graham 884 59.61
Liberal T. Dawson 599 40.39
Turnout 1,483 55.92
Eligible voters 2,652
Conservative hold Swing  
Source: Elections Ontario[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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