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George Hillmer

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George Hillmer
Ontario MPP
In office
1923–1929
Preceded byErnest Charles Drury
Succeeded byThomas Aston Blakelock
ConstituencyHalton
Mayor of Oakville
In office
1910–1912
Preceded byW.S. Davis
Succeeded byI.T. Madden
Personal details
Born(1866-12-05)December 5, 1866
Oakville, Ontario
DiedJanuary 20, 1935(1935-01-20) (aged 68)
Hamilton, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpousePauline Bradbury
ProfessionBusinessman

George Hillmer (December 5, 1866 – January 20, 1935) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1923 to 1929 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Oakville, Ontario, the son of Edward Hillmer and Jean Titherington. Hillmer originally operated a delivery service and livery stable but later became the proprietor of a Ford agency. In 1894, he married Pauline Bradbury. Hillmer was a member of the town council for Oakville, serving as mayor from 1910 to 1912 and serving eight years as reeve. He defeated Ernest Charles Drury to win a seat in the provincial assembly in 1923. Hillmer was a Master Mason.

References

  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1928, AL Normandin