James Hill Hunter
| James Hill Hunter | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
|
In office 1890–1891 | |
| Preceded by | John Blythe |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert McKechnie |
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In office 1875–1883 | |
| Preceded by | Abram William Lauder |
| Succeeded by | John Blythe |
| Constituency | Grey South |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 26, 1839 Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Died |
February 2, 1891 (aged 51) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Kate McDonald (m. 1863) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
James Hill Hunter (July 26, 1839 – February 2, 1891) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Grey South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal from 1875 to 1883 and from 1890 to 1891.
He was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1839, the son of Archibald Hunter and Elizabeth Hill, came to Canada West with his family in 1842 and was educated at Goderich and Upper Canada College. He became a merchant at Durham and also served as reeve for Glenelg Township. In 1863, he married Kate McDonald. Hunter died in office in 1891.
External links
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1882 CH Mackintosh
- Ontario Legislative Assembly Parliamentarian History
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