Simpson Grant McCall (December 5, 1807 – April 25, 1899) was an Ontario farmer, businessman and political figure. He represented Norfolk South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1874.

Simpson McCall
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1874
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byRichard Richardson
ConstituencyNorfolk South
Personal details
Born(1807-12-05)December 5, 1807
Vittoria, Ontario
DiedApril 25, 1899(1899-04-25) (aged 91)
Vittoria, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Priscilla Lamport
(m. 1835)
Children6
OccupationMerchant

He was born in Victoria in Norfolk County, Upper Canada in 1807. He owned a general store and was postmaster at Vittoria from 1834 to 1868. He was named justice of the peace in 1845. He served on the District and County councils from 1847 to 1864.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Norfolk South
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Simpson McCall 975 50.47
Conservative R. Crysler 957 49.53
Total valid votes 1,932 78.06
Eligible voters 2,475
Liberal pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Norfolk South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Simpson McCall 1,009 53.30 +2.84
Conservative James Wilson 884 46.70 −2.84
Turnout 1,893 71.73 −6.33
Eligible voters 2,639
Liberal hold Swing +2.84
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1875 Ontario general election: Norfolk South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Richard Richardson 1,293 58.27 +11.57
Independent Simpson McCall 926 41.73 −11.57
Total valid votes 2,219 64.71 −7.02
Eligible voters 3,429
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +11.57
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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