James Redford
James Redford (September 18, 1821 – 1909) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Perth North in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872.[1]
He was born in Lilliesleaf, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1821,[1] the son of James Redford, was educated there, and came to Canada West in 1842. Redford taught 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]
[edit] References
- ^ a b James Redford - Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ a b Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
- ^ The Canadian parliamentary companion, HJ Morgan (1871)
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| Preceded by None |
Member of Parliament for Perth North 1867–1872 |
Succeeded by Thomas Mayne Daly, Sr. |
