John Ernest McMillin

John Ernest McMillin (1884 – August 20, 1949) was a Toronto building contractor who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada.

The Hon.

John Ernest McMillin
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Greenwood
In office
1949–1949
Preceded byDenton Massey
Succeeded byJames Macdonnell
Personal details
Born1884
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Died(1949-08-20)August 20, 1949
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Delphine
Children1
OccupationBuilding contractor

McMillin was a building contractor working in the east end of Toronto for 20 years prior to his death and was also a partner in the Main Realty Company of Toronto and president of the Ontario Property Owners Association.[1]

He became active in politics in 1934. In 1943, he was elected as a school trustee for Toronto's Ward 8.[1]

McMillin was elected as the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for the Toronto riding of Greenwood in the June 1949 federal election defeating Liberal Perry Ryan by less than 200 votes.[2] However, McMillin died in August before the new Parliament was able to meet.[1]

He was also a member of the United Church of Canada and had been on the board of stewards of Glenmount United Church.[1]

McMillin died suddenly of a heart attack early on August 20, 1949[1] only 59 days into his term.[3]

An October by-election to fill the vacancy created by McMillin's death returned Progressive Conservative James MacKerras Macdonnell to Parliament.

References

  1. John E. M'Millin, 55, Toronto M.P., dead, Toronto Star, August 20, 1949, pg. 36.
  2. Riding history from the Library of Parliament
  3. Parliamentary biography


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