John Mutrie

John Mutrie (December 26, 1849 1929) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Wellington South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1894 to 1902.

John Mutrie
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1902
Preceded byDonald Guthrie
Succeeded byJoseph Patrick Downey
ConstituencyWellington South
Personal details
Born(1849-12-26)December 26, 1849
Eramosa Township, Canada West
Died1929 (aged 7980)
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)
Margaret Dow
(
m. 1873)

Margaret Allan
Children4
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Eramosa Township, Canada West, the son of William Mutrie, an immigrant from Scotland, and was educated there. Mutrie served on the township council, serving as reeve from 1884 to 1892, and on the council for Wellington County. Mutrie was county warden in 1890 and 1891. He served in the local militia, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Mutrie was recruiting officer at Guelph at the beginning of World War I. He was also postmaster at Rockwood and served as a justice of the peace.

Mutrie married Margaret Dow in 1873; they had four children. He later married Margaret Allan.

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