James Redford
James Redford (September 18, 1821 – December 18, 1908) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Perth North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.[1]
James Redford | |
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| House of Commons of Canada | |
| In office 1867–1872 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mayne Daly, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1821 Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland |
| Died | December 18, 1908 (aged 87) Austin, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | Scottish, Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
He was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1821,[1] the son of James Redford, was educated there, and went to Canada West in 1842. Redford taught in school for a time. He was later employed as a banker, lumber merchant, manufacturer and land speculator in Stratford and Mitchell. In 1851, Redford married Elizabeth Gouray.[2] He served as superintendent of schools in Perth County and a member of the Stratford town council. He was a director of the Royal Canadian Bank and also served as captain in the local militia.[3] Redford moved to Austin, Texas around 1876 and died there at the age of 87.[2]
References
- James Redford – Parliament of Canada biography
- Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1871)
External links
- A Guide to the Redford Family Diaries, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries (UTSA Libraries) Special Collections.
- James Redford at Find a Grave
| Parliament of Canada | ||
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| Preceded by None |
Member of Parliament for Perth North 1867–1872 |
Succeeded by Thomas Mayne Daly, Sr. |