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Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Sinclair, John W. |
Other Names |
Jack |
Birthplace |
Sullivan Township |
Deceased |
1958 |
Deceased |
Arran Township |
Spouse |
Annie Neil |
Children |
Reta, Eleanor, Islay, Blake and Neil |
Occupation |
He was a farmer, and was also involved in local politics. He served as councillor and was elected Reeve for terms 1914-1916, 1919-1924 and 1929-1931. He was Warden of Bruce County in 1924. He was elected to Ontario legislature in 1934 as a member for the Bruce riding. He was re-elected in 1937, but retired before the next election. |
Places |
Born and raised in Sullivan Township, Grey County. He came to Tara in the early 1900s and bought Lot 33, Concession 7 Arran Township. In 1938, he moved to Con. 7, Lot 26, Arran Township. |
Sources |
Source: The Arran Township Historical Society. "Reflections of Arran 1852-1982." Arran Township Historical Society, 1982. Print. |
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