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John Flint Cahan

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John Cahan
MLA for Yarmouth County
In office
1925–1928
Preceded byHoward Corning
Succeeded byLindsay C. Gardner
Personal details
Born(1889-02-01)February 1, 1889
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedNovember 8, 1928(1928-11-08) (aged 39)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political partyLiberal-Conservative
Spouse
Beatrice Eleanor Davies
(m. 1912)
Parent
Military service
AllegianceCanadian Army
Unit1st Canadian Division
Battles/warsWorld War I

John Flint Cahan (February 1, 1889 – November 8, 1928) was a Canadian engineer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1925 to 1928 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

Early life and education

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He was born in Halifax, the son of Charles Cahan and Mary Chisholm. He was educated at Dalhousie University and McGill University.

Career

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Cahan served as a member of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia from 1925 to 1928. He also served as a captain in the 1st Canadian Pioneers during World War I; he was seriously wounded during the war and later died in Halifax at the age of 39 as the result of his wounds.

Personal life

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In 1912, Cahan married Beatrice Eleanor Davies.

References

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  • A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)