James Gilmour (politician)

James Gilmour (January 20, 1842 – May 15, 1908) was a Scottish-born farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Middlesex East in the House of Commons of Canada from 1896 to 1904 as a Conservative.[1]

He was born in South Hillhead, Renfrewshire and was educated there. In 1871, he married Elizabeth McClary. He was warden for Middlesex County in 1879 and also served as a trustee for London County General Hospital.[2] Gilmour was reeve of North Dorchester Township for 15 years.[1]


1896 Canadian federal election: Middlesex East
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative 2,651
Liberal John Gillson 2,227
1900 Canadian federal election: Middlesex East
Party Candidate Votes
Conservative 2,619
Liberal John Gillson 1,899

References

  1. ^ a b James Gilmour – Parliament of Canada biography
  2. ^ Gemmill, J.A., ed. (1897). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion. Ottawa: J. Durie & Son. p. 142.