Solomon Wigle (May 14, 1822 – May 1, 1898) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Essex in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871 as a Conservative member.

Solomon Wigle
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byAlbert Prince
ConstituencyEssex
Personal details
Born(1822-05-14)May 14, 1822
Gosfield Township, Essex County, Upper Canada
DiedMay 1, 1898(1898-05-01) (aged 75)
Kingsville, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Maria Schwenk, Ann Iler (m. 1860)
RelationsLewis Wigle, son
Children8
OccupationBusinessman

He was born in Gosfield Township, Essex County, Upper Canada in 1822, the son of John Wigle. Originally of German origin, the family changed the spelling of their surname from Weigele to Wigle after settling in the United States. Wigle also served as reeve for the township and warden for Essex County. He married Ann Iler. In 1860, Wigle was awarded the contract for transporting mail between Leamington and Windsor. He later moved to Kingsville, where he was the township treasurer, and served in that function until his death in 1898.

His son Lewis Wigle represented Essex South in the Ontario legislative assembly and the House of Commons. His daughter Esther married doctor Sidney Arthur King, son of the founder of Kingsville.

Electoral history

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1867 Ontario general election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Solomon Wigle 1,566 53.69
Liberal A. Cameron 1,351 46.31
Total valid votes 2,917 75.41
Eligible voters 3,868
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Essex
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Albert Prince 1,204 51.23 +4.92
Conservative Solomon Wigle 786 33.45 −20.24
Independent Mr. Rankin 360 15.32  
Turnout 2,350 50.95 −24.46
Eligible voters 4,612
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +12.58
Source: Elections Ontario[2]

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.
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