John Rosevear

John Rosevear (died May 5, 1881) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Durham East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1881 as a Conservative member.

He served as reeve for Port Hope and was a major in the local militia. He died in office in 1881.

Electoral history

1875 Ontario general election: Durham East
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Conservative	John Rosevear	1,454	55.22
	Liberal	S.S. Smith	1,179	44.78
Turnout			2,633	69.73
Eligible voters			3,776
	Conservative hold		Swing
Source: Elections Ontario

1879 Ontario general election: Durham East
Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	John Rosevear	1,292	52.33	−2.89
	Independent	Mr. Sowden	1,092	44.23
	Independent	Mr. Quinlan	85	3.44
Total valid votes			2,469	55.58	−14.15
Eligible voters			4,442
	Conservative hold		Swing		−2.89
Source: Elections Ontario

External links

• The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1878, CH Mackintosh
• Member's parliamentary history for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario