Thomas Gamey (c. 1825 – February 20, 1898)[1] was an Irish-born Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Grey Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1898 as a Patrons of Industry-Protestant Protective Association member.[2]
Thomas Gamey | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1894–1898 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Rorke |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Benson Lucas |
| Constituency | Grey Centre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1825 County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | 1898 (aged 72–73) |
| Political party | Patrons of Industry-Protestant Protective Association |
He was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, the son of Thomas Gamey, and came to Upper Canada with his family in 1834. He served thirty-three years as reeve for Osprey Township[2] (1857–1859, 1861–1869, 1871–1875, 1879–1880, 1884–1885, 1889-1894) and was also warden for Grey County (1866).[3] Gamey was a justice of the peace.[2]
References
edit- ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102804929/thomas-gamey
- ^ a b c Gemmill, John Alexander (1897). The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897. Ottawa: J. Durie. pp. 241–242.
- ^ Brownridge, J; G. Davidson; B. Turner; M. Turner (1975). Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township. Corporation of the Township of Osprey. pp. 16–17.
External links
edit- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1897 JA Gemmill
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Descendants of Thomas Gamey
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