James de Congalton Hepburn

James Hepburn
James Hepburn
Ontario MPP
	In office; 1937–1948
Preceded by	Thomas Gilmore Bowerman
Succeeded by	John Donald Baxter
Constituency	Prince Edward—Lennox
Personal details
Born	April 23, 1878; Picton, Ontario
Died	December 24, 1955 (aged 77); Picton, Ontario
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Occupation	Businessman

James de Congalton Hepburn (April 23, 1878 – December 24, 1955)[1] was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He represented Prince Edward—Lennox in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1937 to 1948 as a Progressive Conservative.

He was born in Picton, Ontario, the son of Arthur W. Hepburn, who operated a fleet of steamships. Hepburn was educated at Trinity College School in Port Hope and entered his father's business after completing his schooling. He also served three years as reeve of Picton.[1]

Hepburn became speaker following the resignation of William James Stewart.[1] He served as speaker of the Legislature of Ontario from March 24, 1947 to April 16, 1948. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1948.[1]

He died at home in Picton at the age of 77.[1]

References

Dale, Clare A (1992). Whose servant I am" : speakers of the assemblies of the province of Upper Canada, Canada and Ontario, 1792-1992. Toronto: Ontario Legislative Library. pp. 248–50.

External links

Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)

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[bio-1] Dale, Clare A (1992). Whose servant I am" : speakers of the assemblies of the province of Upper Canada, Canada and Ontario, 1792-1992. Toronto: Ontario Legislative Library. pp. 248–50.